Total enrollment
7,844
-1,283 (-14%) vs SY 2017-18
19 schools in Parkersburg
West Virginia · Public K-12
Public schools in Parkersburg number 19 per the latest NCES data, with about 7,844 students enrolled, an average school size of 413.
7-year change in Parkersburg
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
17
-1 (-6%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
91%
was 93%
% Hispanic
2%
was 1%
% Black
2%
was 2%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blennerhassett Elementary School | Elementary | PK-05 | 522 |
| Blennerhassett Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 534 |
| Caperton Center for Applied Technology | High | 09-12 | · |
| Criss Elementary School | Elementary | PK-05 | 267 |
| Edison Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 551 |
| Emerson Elementary School | Elementary | PK-05 | 361 |
| Fairplains Elementary School | Elementary | PK-05 | 160 |
| Franklin Elementary Center | Elementary | PK-05 | 262 |
| Gihon Elementary School | Elementary | PK-05 | 261 |
| Hamilton Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 446 |
| Jefferson Elementary Center | Elementary | PK-05 | 475 |
| Lubeck Elementary School | Elementary | PK-05 | 381 |
| Madison Elementary School | Elementary | PK-05 | 264 |
| Martin Elementary School | Elementary | PK-05 | 250 |
| Parkersburg High School | High | 09-12 | 1,491 |
| Parkersburg South High School | High | 09-12 | 1,373 |
| Summit Success Center | Combined | KG-12 | · |
| Van Devender Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 244 |
| Wood Co Voc Tech Ctr | High | 09-12 | 2 |
About Parkersburg
Parkersburg, West Virginia is home to 19 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 7,844 students. By school count, it is a middle-population city.
In terms of grade levels, the city is made up of 10 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high, and 1 other.
Average school size in Parkersburg is around 413 students, 12% noticeably above the West Virginia average of about 368.
Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Parkersburg has decreased 14% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 9,127 students to 7,844. Parkersburg now counts 17 public schools, down from 18 in SY 2017-18.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Parkersburg discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.