Total enrollment
1,226
-101 (-8%) vs SY 2017-18
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).
7-year change in Petersburg
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
95%
was 97%
% Hispanic
3%
was 2%
% Black
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| 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-campus enrollment runs near 409, meaningfully above the state mean of about 368.
Over the past 7-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,226 students, fell 8% from the 1,327 reported in SY 2017-18.
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.