Total enrollment
1,226
-34 (-3%) vs SY 2020-21
3 schools in Petersburg
West Virginia · Public K-12
Of all public K-12 schools in West Virginia, 3 sit inside Petersburg city limits, with combined enrollment of roughly 1,226 students (1 elementary and 2 high).
4-year change in Petersburg
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
2,384
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
1,226
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
3
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petersburg Elementary School | Elementary | PK-06 | 644 |
| Petersburg High School | High | 07-12 | 582 |
| South Branch Vocational School | High | 07-12 | · |
About Petersburg
Petersburg, West Virginia is home to 3 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 1,226 students. By school count, it is a compact city.
Looking at the level breakdown, the city comprises 1 elementary, and 2 high.
Per-school enrollment runs near 409, meaningfully above the state mean of about 368.
Over the past 4-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,226 students, fell 3% from the 1,260 reported in SY 2020-21.
On allk12, the community for Petersburg discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.