Total enrollment
710
-294 (-29%) vs SY 2017-18
4 schools in Welch
West Virginia · Public K-12
Welch, West Virginia operates 4 public K-12 schools between its neighborhoods, enrolling about 710 students (around 178 per campus).
7-year change in Welch
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
77%
was 78%
% Hispanic
1%
was 1%
% Black
15%
was 18%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coalfield Elementary School | Elementary | M-M | · |
| McDowell Career & Technology Center | High | 09-12 | · |
| Mount View High School | High | 06-12 | 521 |
| Welch Elementary School | Elementary | PK-05 | 189 |
About Welch
Public education in Welch, West Virginia runs across 4 schools that serves roughly 710 students. By footprint, Welch sits in the thinly populated bracket.
In terms of grade levels, the city consists of 2 elementary, and 2 high.
Schools in Welch average about 178 students each, 52% below the West Virginia norm.
Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Welch has decreased 29% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,004 students to 710. Demographically, the Black share of enrollment declined from 18% to 15%.
On allk12, the community for Welch discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.