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8 schools in Elkins

West Virginia · Public K-12

8 public-school campuses operate inside Elkins, with roughly 2,269 K-12 students enrolled (4 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high).

7-year change in Elkins

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,269
-292 (-11%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
8
+1 (+14%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
93%
was 95%
% Hispanic
1%
was 1%
% Black
3%
was 2%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Elkins High SchoolHigh09-12747
Elkins Middle SchoolMiddle06-08615
Elkins Third Ward Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05318
Jennings Randolph Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05212
Midland Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05164
North Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05201
Randolph County Alternative CenterCombinedKG-1211
Randolph Technical CenterHigh09-121

About Elkins

Across Elkins, West Virginia, 8 public schools hosts about 2,269 students between them.

For a sense of the school types, the city is made up of 4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, and 1 other.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 284, lower than the state mean of about 368.

Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment decreased 11%: 2,561 students in SY 2017-18 versus 2,269 in SY 2024-25. The school count climbed from 7 to 8 across the same 7-year window.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Elkins discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Elkins, West Virginia?
There are 8 public K-12 schools in Elkins, with a combined enrollment of about 2,269.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Elkins?
Elkins has 4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined-grade public schools.
What is the largest public school in Elkins?
Elkins High School is the largest public school in Elkins by enrollment, with approximately 747 students.
What school districts serve Elkins?
Elkins public schools are operated by Randolph County Schools.
What grade levels do public schools in Elkins cover?
Public schools in Elkins serve students from pre-K through grade 12.