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6.3 avg / 10

Harrison County Schools School District

School District · Clarksburg, West Virginia

Students: 9,724
Teachers (FTE): 774
Estimated Scores: 13%

Avg Rating

6.3

out of 10

Schools

24

11 elem, 6 mid, 7 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,396

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.6:1

How this district compares

West Virginia rank

#30 of 55

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.1

below West Virginia avg

Per-pupil spending

$14,396

$28 vs West Virginia median

District size

9,724 students

Much larger than West Virginia median

About Harrison County Schools

Harrison County Schools is a Clarksburg, West Virginia school district serving 24 schools. The district educates 9,724 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.6:1. The district invests $14,396 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.3/10, Harrison County Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Salem Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.7/10.

In standardized testing, Harrison County Schools students show an average math proficiency of 30.8% and ELA proficiency of 40.7%.

The district includes 11 elementary schools , 6 middle schools , and 7 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Harrison County Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 30.8%
School
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N/A
ELA Proficiency 40.7%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Harrison County Schools with test data.

District Details

State
West Virginia
City
Clarksburg
Total Enrollment
9,724
Teachers (FTE)
774
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Harrison County Schools?

Harrison County Schools has 24 schools in total — 11 elementary, 6 middle, and 7 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Harrison County Schools?

The average composite rating for Harrison County Schools is 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Harrison County Schools?

Harrison County Schools spends $14,396 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Harrison County Schools?

The average student-teacher ratio in Harrison County Schools is 12.6:1.

What is the top-rated school in Harrison County Schools?

Salem Elementary is the highest-rated school in Harrison County Schools with a composite score of 9.7/10.

What are the test scores in Harrison County Schools?

Across schools in Harrison County Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 30.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 40.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Harrison County Schools compare to other districts in West Virginia?

Harrison County Schools has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 24 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in West Virginia by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.3/10
Math Proficiency
30.8%
ELA Proficiency
40.7%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, West Virginia Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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