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1 schools in Big Sandy

West Virginia · Public K-12

Across Big Sandy, 1 public K-12 school serves approximately 112 students across 1 elementary.

7-year change in Big Sandy

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
112
-48 (-30%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
1
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
82%
was 95%
% Black
5%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

Schools

A-ZLargestTop rated
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Fall River Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05112

About Big Sandy

Big Sandy, West Virginia is home to 1 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 112 students. By school count, it is a rural-scale city.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 112, meaningfully below the state mean of about 368.

Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Big Sandy has shrank 30% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 160 students to 112. Demographically, the White share of enrollment decreased from 95% to 82%.

On allk12, the community for Big Sandy discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Big Sandy?
Big Sandy, West Virginia has 1 public K-12 schools serving approximately 112 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Big Sandy?
Big Sandy has 1 elementary public schools.
What is the largest public school in Big Sandy?
Fall River Elementary School is the largest public school in Big Sandy by enrollment, with approximately 112 students.
What school districts serve Big Sandy?
Big Sandy public schools are operated by McDowell County Schools.
What grade levels do public schools in Big Sandy cover?
Public schools in Big Sandy serve students from pre-K through grade 5.