Randolph County Schools School District
School District · Elkins, West Virginia
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
13
7 elem, 1 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,936
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
13
7 elem, 1 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,936
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Evaluating Randolph County Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Randolph County Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Jennings Randolph Elementary School
Elkins · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
North Elementary School
Elkins · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Elkins Third Ward Elementary School
Elkins · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
West Virginia rank
#51 of 55
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.9
below West Virginia avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,936
$1,488 vs West Virginia median
District size
3,534 students
Typical than West Virginia median
The short answer
Randolph County Schools ranks #51 of 55 West Virginia districts by overall school rating. Randolph County Schools's schools with real test data average 5.5/10 across 11 schools. Its top-rated schools are Jennings Randolph Elementary School (8.0/10), North Elementary School (7.2/10), and Elkins Third Ward Elementary School (7.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Randolph County Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (11 of 13). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jennings Randolph Elementary School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 2 | North Elementary School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Elkins Third Ward Elementary School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Harman Elementary/high School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 5 | George Ward Elementary School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Midland Elementary School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Tygarts Valley Middle/high School | 5.0 / 10 |
| 8 | Elkins High School | 4.9 / 10 |
| 9 | Beverly Elementary School | 3.4 / 10 |
| 10 | Elkins Middle School | 3.1 / 10 |
See all 13 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Randolph County Schools
Randolph County Schools is a Elkins, West Virginia school district serving 13 schools. The district educates 3,534 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.2:1. The district invests $12,936 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.5/10, Randolph County Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Jennings Randolph Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.0/10.
In standardized testing, Randolph County Schools students show an average math proficiency of 32.1% and ELA proficiency of 37.7%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Randolph County Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Randolph County Schools with test data.
Schools in Randolph County Schools
13 schools Elementary Schools 7
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 3
Other Schools 2
District Details
- State
- West Virginia
- City
- Elkins
- Total Enrollment
- 3,534
- Teachers (FTE)
- 268
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Randolph County Schools?
Randolph County Schools has 13 schools in total — 7 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Randolph County Schools?
The average composite rating for Randolph County Schools is 5.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Randolph County Schools?
Randolph County Schools spends $12,936 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Randolph County Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Randolph County Schools is 13.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Randolph County Schools?
Jennings Randolph Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Randolph County Schools with a composite score of 8.0/10.
What are the test scores in Randolph County Schools?
Across schools in Randolph County Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 32.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 37.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Randolph County Schools compare to other districts in West Virginia?
Randolph County Schools has an average school rating of 5.5/10 across 13 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 32.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 37.7%
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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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