Can I use Upshur County's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the Upshur County school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in Upshur County?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in Upshur County?

Start with the 10 listed public schools and 1 district entry, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Upshur County Schools & Education

Name: Upshur County, West Virginia Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Upshur County, West Virginia

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

School Score

57/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

93.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

93.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 92.8%

Per-Pupil Spending

$6,995

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,773

School Score

57/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 62/100

State Score Position

#33

of 55 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Upshur County

Measured School Summary

Upshur County performs at an average level with a school score of 57/100 and a solid graduation rate of 93.0%.

Funding Context

At $6,995 per pupil, Upshur County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 8% below the West Virginia average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 0.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 10% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Upshur 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

10 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

57/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #33 of 55 West Virginia counties with school score data.

Completion

93.0%

0.2 pts above the state average

Funding context

$6,995

$778 below the state average

School coverage

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

Upshur County has 10 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.

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Parent decision brief

What Upshur 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

UPSHUR COUNTY SCHOOLS carries most of the listed public-school system, with 10 of 10 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.

State position

#33

of 55 West Virginia counties with school score data. The county score is 5 points below the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 90% 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.

UPSHUR COUNTY SCHOOLS

Elementary to high school visible

3,776 students

Elementary 7Middle 1High 1Other 1

10 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

UPSHUR COUNTY SCHOOLS is the largest listed district slice, with 10 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 Upshur 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 Upshur 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.

A Consolidated Rural Education Framework

Upshur County operates 10 public schools serving a total of 3,776 students within a single unified district. The infrastructure includes seven elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school to support the local community.

One District Leading the Way

Upshur County Schools manages all 3,776 students in the area, providing a consistent curriculum across its 10 campuses. Currently, there are no charter schools in the county, maintaining a traditional public school model for all residents.

Rural Roots and Town Centers

The county features a mix of six rural schools and four town-based campuses, with an average school size of 420 students. Buckhannon Upshur High School is the largest with 1,196 students, while Union Elementary offers a more intimate setting with 264 students.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Upshur County

Reported Enrollment

3,776

9 schools reporting

School Districts

district

Charter Schools

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary7

Middle1

High1

Other1

1 School District in Upshur County

UPSHUR COUNTY SCHOOLS

Guide

10 schools

3,776 students enrolled

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10 Public Schools in Upshur 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 Upshur County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
BUCKHANNON UPSHUR HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	UPSHUR COUNTY SCHOOLS	BUCKHANNON, 26201Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	1,196
B-U MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	UPSHUR COUNTY SCHOOLS	BUCKHANNON, 26201Town: Remote	6–8	Middle	803
BUCKHANNON ACADEMY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	UPSHUR COUNTY SCHOOLS	BUCKHANNON, 26201Town: Remote	PK–5	Primary	519
TENNERTON ELEMENTARY	Record	UPSHUR COUNTY SCHOOLS	BUCKHANNON, 26201Town: Remote	PK–5	Primary	336
UNION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	UPSHUR COUNTY SCHOOLS	BUCKHANNON, 26201Rural: Fringe	PK–5	Primary	264
FRENCH CREEK ELEMENTARY	Record	UPSHUR COUNTY SCHOOLS	FRENCH CREEK, 26218Rural: Distant	PK–5	Primary	228
HODGESVILLE ELEMENTARY	Record	UPSHUR COUNTY SCHOOLS	BUCKHANNON, 26201Rural: Distant	PK–5	Primary	178
ROCK CAVE ELEMENTARY	Record	UPSHUR COUNTY SCHOOLS	ROCK CAVE, 26201Rural: Distant	PK–5	Primary	135
WASHINGTON DISTRICT ELEMENTARY	Record	UPSHUR COUNTY SCHOOLS	BUCKHANNON, 26201Rural: Distant	PK–5	Primary	117
FRED W EBERLE TECH CENTER	Record	UPSHUR COUNTY SCHOOLS	BUCKHANNON, 26201Town: Remote	—	Vocational	—

BUCKHANNON UPSHUR HIGH SCHOOL

UPSHUR COUNTY SCHOOLS

BUCKHANNON, 26201 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,196 students

B-U MIDDLE SCHOOL

UPSHUR COUNTY SCHOOLS

BUCKHANNON, 26201 / Town: Remote

Record6–8Middle803 students

BUCKHANNON ACADEMY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

UPSHUR COUNTY SCHOOLS

BUCKHANNON, 26201 / Town: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary519 students

TENNERTON ELEMENTARY

UPSHUR COUNTY SCHOOLS

BUCKHANNON, 26201 / Town: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary336 students

UNION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

UPSHUR COUNTY SCHOOLS

BUCKHANNON, 26201 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary264 students

FRENCH CREEK ELEMENTARY

UPSHUR COUNTY SCHOOLS

FRENCH CREEK, 26218 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary228 students

HODGESVILLE ELEMENTARY

UPSHUR COUNTY SCHOOLS

BUCKHANNON, 26201 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary178 students

ROCK CAVE ELEMENTARY

UPSHUR COUNTY SCHOOLS

ROCK CAVE, 26201 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary135 students

WASHINGTON DISTRICT ELEMENTARY

UPSHUR COUNTY SCHOOLS

BUCKHANNON, 26201 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary117 students

FRED W EBERLE TECH CENTER

UPSHUR COUNTY SCHOOLS

BUCKHANNON, 26201 / Town: Remote

RecordVocationalEnrollment not available

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$6,995

State avg $7,773

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which West Virginia counties have the highest graduation rates?

Harrison County (98.0%), Ohio County (98.0%), and Putnam County (98.0%) currently lead West Virginia among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.

What is per-pupil spending like in West Virginia?

Across West Virginia counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $7,773. The highest current county values are Doddridge County ($12,943), Wetzel County ($11,343), and Tyler County ($10,519). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.

How should I read the school score in Upshur County?

Upshur County has a school score of 57/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.

What is the graduation rate in Upshur County?

The high school graduation rate in Upshur County is 93.0%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.

How much does Upshur County spend per student?

Upshur County spends $6,995 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated May 13, 2026Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

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.

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