Pocahontas County Schools & Education
Pocahontas County, West Virginia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
56/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
87.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
87.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 92.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,014
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,773
School Score
56/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 62/100
State Score Position
#36
of 55 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Pocahontas County
Measured School Summary
Pocahontas County performs at an average level with a school score of 56/100 and a solid graduation rate of 87.0%.
Funding Context
Pocahontas County spends $9,014 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 10% below the West Virginia average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 5.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 16% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Pocahontas 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
5 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
56/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #36 of 55 West Virginia counties with school score data.
Completion
87.0%
5.8 pts below the state average
Funding context
$9,014
$1,241 above the state average
School coverage
5
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Pocahontas County has 5 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 Pocahontas 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
Pocahontas 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
#36
of 55 West Virginia counties with school score data. The county score is 6 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% 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.
POCAHONTAS COUNTY SCHOOLS
Elementary to high school visible
893 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
POCAHONTAS COUNTY SCHOOLS is the largest listed district slice, with 5 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 Pocahontas County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Pocahontas 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.
Pocahontas County's Rural School Footprint
Pocahontas County manages five public schools for a total enrollment of 893 students. The system includes three elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school.
High Per-Pupil Investment Levels
Pocahontas County invests $9,014 per pupil, significantly outspending the state average of $7,773. The graduation rate of 87.0% is in line with the national average, though it sits below the state mark.
The Pocahontas County Schools District
The single district of Pocahontas County Schools serves 893 students across five rural campuses. Charter schools are not currently part of the local education landscape.
Intimate Schools in Rural Settings
All five schools are situated in rural areas, with a tiny average school size of 179 students. Pocahontas County High School is the largest with 278 students, while Hillsboro Elementary has just 75.
School Overview
Total Schools
5
in Pocahontas County
Reported Enrollment
893
5 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Pocahontas County
POCAHONTAS COUNTY SCHOOLS
5 Public Schools in Pocahontas 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 5 of 5 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POCAHONTAS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL | Record | POCAHONTAS COUNTY SCHOOLS | DUNMORE, 24934Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 278 |
| GREEN BANK ELEMENTARY-MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | POCAHONTAS COUNTY SCHOOLS | GREEN BANK, 34944Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 204 |
| MARLINTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | POCAHONTAS COUNTY SCHOOLS | MARLINTON, 24954Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 203 |
| MARLINTON MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | POCAHONTAS COUNTY SCHOOLS | BUCKEYE, 24924Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 133 |
| HILLSBORO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | POCAHONTAS COUNTY SCHOOLS | HILLSBORO, 24946Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 75 |
POCAHONTAS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
POCAHONTAS COUNTY SCHOOLS
DUNMORE, 24934 / Rural: Remote
GREEN BANK ELEMENTARY-MIDDLE SCHOOL
POCAHONTAS COUNTY SCHOOLS
GREEN BANK, 34944 / Rural: Remote
MARLINTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
POCAHONTAS COUNTY SCHOOLS
MARLINTON, 24954 / Rural: Remote
MARLINTON MIDDLE SCHOOL
POCAHONTAS COUNTY SCHOOLS
BUCKEYE, 24924 / Rural: Remote
HILLSBORO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
POCAHONTAS COUNTY SCHOOLS
HILLSBORO, 24946 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$9,014
State avg $7,773
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Schools in Pocahontas County, West Virginia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Pocahontas County, West Virginia?
Pocahontas County manages five public schools for a total enrollment of 893 students. The system includes three elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school.
How do schools in Pocahontas County perform academically?
Pocahontas County invests $9,014 per pupil, significantly outspending the state average of $7,773. The graduation rate of 87.0% is in line with the national average, though it sits below the state mark.
What are the major school districts in Pocahontas County, West Virginia?
The single district of Pocahontas County Schools serves 893 students across five rural campuses. Charter schools are not currently part of the local education landscape.
What is the school experience like in Pocahontas County?
All five schools are situated in rural areas, with a tiny average school size of 179 students. Pocahontas County High School is the largest with 278 students, while Hillsboro Elementary has just 75.
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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.