Calhoun County Schools & Education
Calhoun County, West Virginia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
74/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
97.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
97.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 92.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,448
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,773
School Score
74/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 62/100
State Score Position
#18
of 55 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Calhoun County
Measured School Summary
Calhoun County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 74/100 and a graduation rate of 97.0%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
At $7,448 per pupil, Calhoun County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 19% above the West Virginia average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 4.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 4% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Calhoun County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
4 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
74/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #18 of 55 West Virginia counties with school score data.
Completion
97.0%
4.2 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,448
$325 below the state average
School coverage
4
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Calhoun County has 4 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Calhoun County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Small-system county
Calhoun County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#18
of 55 West Virginia counties with school score data. The county score is 12 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 75% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
CALHOUN COUNTY SCHOOLS
Elementary and high visible
864 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
CALHOUN COUNTY SCHOOLS is the largest listed district slice, with 4 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Calhoun County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Which schools are missing enrollment or ratio fields, and does the district publish a newer local profile than the NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data?
Education Overview
About Schools in Calhoun County, West Virginia
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Calhoun County's Compact School System
Calhoun County operates just 4 public schools, providing an integrated educational path for its 864 students. The landscape consists of 2 elementary schools and a combined middle/high school facility.
Calhoun County Schools Unified Mission
Calhoun County Schools manages all 4 campuses and the entire student body of 864. The district maintains 100% traditional public enrollment with no charter schools currently available in the area.
Intimate Rural Education Settings
Every school in Calhoun County is located in a rural setting, with an average school size of 288 students. Calhoun Middle/High School is the largest hub with 524 students, while Pleasant Hill and Arnoldsburg serve the youngest learners.
School Overview
Total Schools
4
in Calhoun County
Reported Enrollment
864
3 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Calhoun County
CALHOUN COUNTY SCHOOLS
4 Public Schools in Calhoun County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 4 of 4 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CALHOUN MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL | Record | CALHOUN COUNTY SCHOOLS | MT. ZION, 26151Rural: Remote | 5–12 | High | 524 |
| PLEASANT HILL SCHOOL | Record | CALHOUN COUNTY SCHOOLS | GRANSTVILLE, 26147Rural: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 176 |
| ARNOLDSBURG SCHOOL | Record | CALHOUN COUNTY SCHOOLS | ARNOLDSBURG, 25234Rural: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 164 |
| CALHOUN GILMER CAREER CENTER | Record | CALHOUN COUNTY SCHOOLS | GRANTSVILLE, 26147Rural: Distant | — | Vocational | — |
CALHOUN MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL
CALHOUN COUNTY SCHOOLS
MT. ZION, 26151 / Rural: Remote
PLEASANT HILL SCHOOL
CALHOUN COUNTY SCHOOLS
GRANSTVILLE, 26147 / Rural: Remote
ARNOLDSBURG SCHOOL
CALHOUN COUNTY SCHOOLS
ARNOLDSBURG, 25234 / Rural: Distant
CALHOUN GILMER CAREER CENTER
CALHOUN COUNTY SCHOOLS
GRANTSVILLE, 26147 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,448
State avg $7,773
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Schools in Calhoun County, West Virginia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Calhoun County, West Virginia?
Calhoun County operates just 4 public schools, providing an integrated educational path for its 864 students. The landscape consists of 2 elementary schools and a combined middle/high school facility.
What are the major school districts in Calhoun County, West Virginia?
Calhoun County Schools manages all 4 campuses and the entire student body of 864. The district maintains 100% traditional public enrollment with no charter schools currently available in the area.
What is the school experience like in Calhoun County?
Every school in Calhoun County is located in a rural setting, with an average school size of 288 students. Calhoun Middle/High School is the largest hub with 524 students, while Pleasant Hill and Arnoldsburg serve the youngest learners.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.