Total enrollment
1,488
-281 (-16%) vs SY 2017-18
3 schools in Shinnston
West Virginia · Public K-12
For a city in West Virginia, Shinnston carries 3 public K-12 campuses, with combined enrollment of about 1,488 students and an average school size near 496.
7-year change in Shinnston
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
96%
was 97%
% Hispanic
1%
was 1%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
2,352
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
1,488
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
3
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Elm Elementary School | Elementary | PK-05 | 567 |
| Lincoln High School | High | 09-12 | 527 |
| Lincoln Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 394 |
About Shinnston
Shinnston is a small West Virginia city in terms of public-school footprint, with 3 schools and 1,488 students total.
Looking at the level breakdown, the city covers 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
Schools in Shinnston average about 496 students each, 35% higher than the West Virginia norm.
Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Shinnston has decreased 16% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,769 students to 1,488.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Shinnston discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.