Total enrollment
710
-144 (-17%) vs SY 2020-21
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 school).
4-year change in Welch
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
3,507
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
710
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
4
public K-12
| 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 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Welch has decreased 17% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 854 students to 710.
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.