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19 schools in Morgantown

West Virginia · Public K-12

Public-school enrollment in Morgantown comes to roughly 10,801 students across 19 schools (10 elementary, 4 middle, and 3 high).

7-year change in Morgantown

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
10,801
-113 (-1%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
17
+2 (+13%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
82%
was 85%
% Hispanic
4%
was 2%
% Black
4%
was 4%
% Asian
3%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Brookhaven Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05550
Cheat Lake Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05754
Eastwood Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05642
EXCEL CenterCombinedPK-1251
Monongalia Technical Education CenterHigh09-12·
Morgantown High SchoolHigh09-121,754
Mountaineer Middle SchoolMiddle06-08640
Mountainview Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05645
Mylan Park Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05457
North Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05586
Ridgedale Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05536
Skyview Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05373
South Middle SchoolMiddle06-08784
Suncrest Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05568
Suncrest Middle SchoolMiddle06-08499
University High SchoolHigh09-121,371
West Virginia AcademyCombinedPK-11245
Westwood Middle SchoolMiddle06-08346
Wisdom AcademyElementaryM-M·

About Morgantown

Morgantown is a moderately sized West Virginia city in terms of public-school footprint, with 19 schools and 10,801 students total.

For a sense of the school types, the city consists of 10 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high, and 2 other.

Schools in Morgantown average about 568 students each, 54% noticeably above the West Virginia norm.

Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment remained close to its prior level: 10,914 students in SY 2017-18 versus 10,801 in SY 2024-25. The school count climbed from 15 to 17 across the same 7-year window. The White share of public-school enrollment contracted from 85% to 82%.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Morgantown discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Morgantown, West Virginia?
There are 19 public K-12 schools in Morgantown, with a combined enrollment of about 10,801.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Morgantown?
Morgantown has 10 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high, 2 combined-grade public schools.
What is the largest public school in Morgantown?
Morgantown High School is the largest public school in Morgantown by enrollment, with approximately 1,754 students.
What school districts serve Morgantown?
Morgantown is served by 3 public school districts, including Monongalia County Schools, West Virginia Academy, Wisdom Academy.
What grade levels do public schools in Morgantown cover?
Public schools in Morgantown serve students from pre-K through grade 12.
Are there charter schools in Morgantown?
2 of the 19 public schools in Morgantown are charter schools.