Putnam County Public Schools

Putnam County, West Virginia

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

public schools

Total Enrollment

8,993

students

School Districts

district

Directory guide

How to use the Putnam County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for West Virginia; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Putnam County has one district entry in this county file: PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOLS. Use the table to compare schools, grade spans, and program flags within that district.

Community spread

School records are spread across 9 listed communities. HURRICANE has the most listed schools, with 7 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 14 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

1 school in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Putnam County

Reported Enrollment

8,993

22 schools reporting

School Districts

district

Charter Schools

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary14

Middle4

High4

Other1

1 School District in Putnam County

PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOLS

23 schools

8,993 students enrolled

23 Public Schools in Putnam County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

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Public schools in Putnam County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
HURRICANE HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOLS	HURRICANE, 25526Suburb: Midsize	9–12	High	1,256
HURRICANE MIDDLE	Listed only	PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOLS	HURRICANE, 25526Suburb: Midsize	6–8	Middle	849
WINFIELD HIGH SCHOOL	Listed only	PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOLS	WINFIELD, 25213Suburb: Midsize	9–12	High	793
WINFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL	Listed only	PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOLS	WINFIELD, 25213Suburb: Midsize	6–8	Middle	556
WINFIELD ELEMENTARY	Listed only	PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOLS	WINFIELD, 25213Suburb: Midsize	PK–5	Primary	509
WEST TEAYS ELEMENTARY	Listed only	PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOLS	HURRICANE, 25526Suburb: Midsize	PK–5	Primary	501
MOUNTAIN VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Listed only	PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOLS	HURRICANE, 25526Suburb: Midsize	PK–5	Primary	478
SCOTT TEAYS ELEMENTARY	Listed only	PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOLS	SCOTT DEPOT, 25560Suburb: Midsize	PK–5	Primary	463
POCA HIGH SCHOOL	Listed only	PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOLS	POCA, 25159Suburb: Midsize	9–12	High	446
BUFFALO HIGH SCHOOL	Listed only	PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOLS	BUFFALO, 25033Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	377
CONNER STREET ELEMENTARY	Listed only	PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOLS	HURRICANE, 25526Suburb: Midsize	PK–5	Primary	357
POCA MIDDLE SCHOOL	Listed only	PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOLS	POCA, 25159Suburb: Midsize	6–8	Middle	309
GEORGE WASHINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL	Listed only	PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOLS	ELEANOR, 25070Suburb: Midsize	6–8	Middle	306
HURRICANE TOWN ELEMENTARY	Listed only	PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOLS	HURRICANE, 25526Suburb: Midsize	PK–5	Primary	299
POCA ELEMENTARY	Listed only	PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOLS	POCA, 25159Suburb: Midsize	PK–5	Primary	286
EASTBROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Listed only	PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOLS	WINFIELD, 25213Rural: Fringe	PK–5	Primary	246
GEORGE WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Listed only	PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOLS	ELEANOR, 25070Suburb: Midsize	PK–5	Primary	214
ROCK BRANCH ELEMENTARY	Listed only	PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOLS	NITRO, 25143Suburb: Midsize	PK–5	Primary	214
BUFFALO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Listed only	PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOLS	BUFFALO, 25033Rural: Fringe	PK–5	Primary	204
LAKESIDE ELEMENTARY	Listed only	PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOLS	HURRICANE, 25526Rural: Fringe	PK–5	Primary	174

HURRICANE HIGH SCHOOL

PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOLS

HURRICANE, 25526 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,256 students

HURRICANE MIDDLE

PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOLS

HURRICANE, 25526 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed only6–8Middle849 students

WINFIELD HIGH SCHOOL

PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOLS

WINFIELD, 25213 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed only9–12High793 students

WINFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL

PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOLS

WINFIELD, 25213 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed only6–8Middle556 students

WINFIELD ELEMENTARY

PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOLS

WINFIELD, 25213 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed onlyPK–5Primary509 students

WEST TEAYS ELEMENTARY

PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOLS

HURRICANE, 25526 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed onlyPK–5Primary501 students

MOUNTAIN VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOLS

HURRICANE, 25526 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed onlyPK–5Primary478 students

SCOTT TEAYS ELEMENTARY

PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOLS

SCOTT DEPOT, 25560 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed onlyPK–5Primary463 students

POCA HIGH SCHOOL

PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOLS

POCA, 25159 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed only9–12High446 students

BUFFALO HIGH SCHOOL

PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOLS

BUFFALO, 25033 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only9–12High377 students

CONNER STREET ELEMENTARY

PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOLS

HURRICANE, 25526 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed onlyPK–5Primary357 students

POCA MIDDLE SCHOOL

PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOLS

POCA, 25159 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed only6–8Middle309 students

GEORGE WASHINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL

PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOLS

ELEANOR, 25070 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed only6–8Middle306 students

HURRICANE TOWN ELEMENTARY

PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOLS

HURRICANE, 25526 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed onlyPK–5Primary299 students

POCA ELEMENTARY

PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOLS

POCA, 25159 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed onlyPK–5Primary286 students

EASTBROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOLS

WINFIELD, 25213 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–5Primary246 students

GEORGE WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOLS

ELEANOR, 25070 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed onlyPK–5Primary214 students

ROCK BRANCH ELEMENTARY

PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOLS

NITRO, 25143 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed onlyPK–5Primary214 students

BUFFALO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOLS

BUFFALO, 25033 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–5Primary204 students

LAKESIDE ELEMENTARY

PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOLS

HURRICANE, 25526 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–5Primary174 students

Putnam County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Putnam County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in West Virginia. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Putnam County public school directory?

The directory lists 23 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Putnam County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Putnam County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Putnam County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 1 school in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Putnam County?

This county has one district entry in the current school file. Compare individual schools by grade range, enrollment, and program flags, then confirm local assignment rules with the district.

← Back to Putnam County Education OverviewCounty school score: 73/100

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.