Total enrollment
2,275
-25 (-1%) vs SY 2017-18
8 schools in Bluefield
West Virginia · Public K-12
Bluefield reports 8 public K-12 schools and approximately 2,275 students enrolled, per NCES, an average school size near 284.
7-year change in Bluefield
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
7
-1 (-12%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
65%
was 69%
% Hispanic
2%
was 1%
% Black
21%
was 23%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluefield High School | High | 09-12 | 618 |
| Bluefield Intermediate School | Elementary | 03-05 | 269 |
| Bluefield Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 428 |
| Bluefield Primary School | Elementary | PK-02 | 349 |
| Bluewell Elementary School | Elementary | PK-05 | 167 |
| Brushfork Elementary School | Elementary | KG-05 | 171 |
| Mountain Valley Elementary School | Elementary | PK-05 | 273 |
| Timberwood Elementary School | Elementary | M-M | · |
About Bluefield
Bluefield, West Virginia is home to 8 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 2,275 students. By school count, it is a middle-population city.
On the level-by-level breakdown, the city is built around 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
Schools in Bluefield average about 284 students each, 23% lower than the West Virginia norm.
Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 2,275 students, held roughly steady from the 2,300 reported in SY 2017-18. Bluefield now counts 7 public schools, down from 8 in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the White share of enrollment declined from 69% to 65%.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Bluefield discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.