Randolph County Schools & Education
Randolph County, West Virginia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
59/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
95.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
95.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 92.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,725
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,773
School Score
59/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 62/100
State Score Position
#28
of 55 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Randolph County
Measured School Summary
Randolph County performs at an average level with a school score of 59/100 and a solid graduation rate of 95.0%.
Funding Context
At $6,725 per pupil, Randolph County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 5% below the West Virginia average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 13% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Randolph 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
14 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
59/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #28 of 55 West Virginia counties with school score data.
Completion
95.0%
2.2 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,725
$1,048 below the state average
School coverage
14
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
Randolph County has 14 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 Randolph 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.
Dominant-district county
RANDOLPH COUNTY SCHOOLS carries most of the listed public-school system, with 14 of 14 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#28
of 55 West Virginia counties with school score data. The county score is 3 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 93% 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.
RANDOLPH COUNTY SCHOOLS
Elementary to high school visible
3,638 students
14 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
RANDOLPH COUNTY SCHOOLS is the largest listed district slice, with 14 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 Randolph 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?
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 Randolph 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.
Navigating Randolph's community-focused schools
Randolph County maintains a network of 14 public schools that serve 3,638 students. The infrastructure includes seven elementary schools, two high schools, and a dedicated middle school, all managed by a single district.
Exceptional graduation rates in Randolph
The county boasts an impressive 95% graduation rate, significantly outperforming both the state average of 92.8% and the national average of 87%. This high achievement comes despite a per-pupil expenditure of $6,725, which is lower than state and national benchmarks.
Elkins leads the district enrollment
Randolph County Schools oversees the entire student population, and there are currently no charter schools in the county. Elkins High School stands as the largest institution in the district, supporting 783 students.
A blend of small towns and rural life
The county's 14 schools are split between eight town locales and six rural settings, creating an average school size of 280 students. While Elkins High is the largest, George Ward Elementary provides a more intimate primary setting with 333 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
14
in Randolph County
Reported Enrollment
3,638
13 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Randolph County
14 Public Schools in Randolph 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 14 of 14 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELKINS HIGH SCHOOL | Record | RANDOLPH COUNTY SCHOOLS | ELKINS, 26241Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 783 |
| ELKINS MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | RANDOLPH COUNTY SCHOOLS | ELKINS, 26241Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 569 |
| TYGARTS VALLEY MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL | Record | RANDOLPH COUNTY SCHOOLS | MILL CREEK, 26280Rural: Distant | 6–12 | High | 420 |
| GEORGE WARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | RANDOLPH COUNTY SCHOOLS | MILL CREEK, 26280Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 333 |
| ELKINS THIRD WARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | RANDOLPH COUNTY SCHOOLS | ELKINS, 26241Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 305 |
| JENNINGS RANDOLPH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | RANDOLPH COUNTY SCHOOLS | ELKINS, 26241Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 251 |
| BEVERLY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | RANDOLPH COUNTY SCHOOLS | BEVERLY, 26253Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 240 |
| NORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | RANDOLPH COUNTY SCHOOLS | ELKINS, 26241Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 214 |
| MIDLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | RANDOLPH COUNTY SCHOOLS | ELKINS, 26241Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 185 |
| COALTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | RANDOLPH COUNTY SCHOOLS | COALTON, 26257Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 163 |
| HARMAN ELEMENTARY/HIGH SCHOOL | Record | RANDOLPH COUNTY SCHOOLS | HARMAN, 26270Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 132 |
| PICKENS ELEMENTARY/HIGH SCHOOL | Record | RANDOLPH COUNTY SCHOOLS | PICKENS, 26230Rural: Remote | KG–12 | Other | 34 |
| RANDOLPH COUNTY ALTERNATIVE CENTER | Record | RANDOLPH COUNTY SCHOOLS | ELKINS, 26241Town: Remote | PK–12 | Alternative | 9 |
| RANDOLPH TECHNICAL CENTER | Record | RANDOLPH COUNTY SCHOOLS | ELKINS, 26241Town: Remote | — | Vocational | — |
TYGARTS VALLEY MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL
RANDOLPH COUNTY SCHOOLS
MILL CREEK, 26280 / Rural: Distant
GEORGE WARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
RANDOLPH COUNTY SCHOOLS
MILL CREEK, 26280 / Rural: Distant
ELKINS THIRD WARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
RANDOLPH COUNTY SCHOOLS
ELKINS, 26241 / Town: Remote
JENNINGS RANDOLPH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
RANDOLPH COUNTY SCHOOLS
ELKINS, 26241 / Town: Remote
BEVERLY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
RANDOLPH COUNTY SCHOOLS
BEVERLY, 26253 / Town: Remote
NORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
RANDOLPH COUNTY SCHOOLS
ELKINS, 26241 / Rural: Fringe
MIDLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
RANDOLPH COUNTY SCHOOLS
ELKINS, 26241 / Town: Remote
COALTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
RANDOLPH COUNTY SCHOOLS
COALTON, 26257 / Rural: Distant
HARMAN ELEMENTARY/HIGH SCHOOL
RANDOLPH COUNTY SCHOOLS
HARMAN, 26270 / Rural: Remote
PICKENS ELEMENTARY/HIGH SCHOOL
RANDOLPH COUNTY SCHOOLS
PICKENS, 26230 / Rural: Remote
RANDOLPH COUNTY ALTERNATIVE CENTER
RANDOLPH COUNTY SCHOOLS
ELKINS, 26241 / Town: Remote
RANDOLPH TECHNICAL CENTER
RANDOLPH COUNTY SCHOOLS
ELKINS, 26241 / Town: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,725
State avg $7,773
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Schools in Randolph County, West Virginia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Randolph County, West Virginia?
Randolph County maintains a network of 14 public schools that serve 3,638 students. The infrastructure includes seven elementary schools, two high schools, and a dedicated middle school, all managed by a single district.
How do schools in Randolph County perform academically?
The county boasts an impressive 95% graduation rate, significantly outperforming both the state average of 92.8% and the national average of 87%. This high achievement comes despite a per-pupil expenditure of $6,725, which is lower than state and national benchmarks.
What are the major school districts in Randolph County, West Virginia?
Randolph County Schools oversees the entire student population, and there are currently no charter schools in the county. Elkins High School stands as the largest institution in the district, supporting 783 students.
What is the school experience like in Randolph County?
The county's 14 schools are split between eight town locales and six rural settings, creating an average school size of 280 students. While Elkins High is the largest, George Ward Elementary provides a more intimate primary setting with 333 students.
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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.