Total enrollment
1,969
-348 (-15%) vs SY 2017-18
Barbour County
West Virginia · Public K-12
Barbour County operates 7 public K-12 schools across West Virginia, with a combined student body of roughly 1,969 and a county population near 15,424. By grade band, the county runs 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools.
7-year change in Barbour County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
7
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
96%
was 94%
% Hispanic
1%
was 1%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
7
1 districts
Enrollment
1,969
NCES CCD
Median income
$51,394
Below West Virginia avg
Free/reduced lunch
·
Enrollment-weighted
Elementary
4
957 students
Middle
2
492 students
High
1
520 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Barbour County Schools
1,969 students · 1 district in Barbour County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Barbour County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
12.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
14.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
8.5%
civilian labor
Median age
42
19.9% under 18
Test scores in Barbour County
Latest 2020-21 ELA proficiency, 6 schools ranked. West Virginia state average: 39.7%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Philip Barbour High School Complex· 47.0%
- Belington Middle School· 45.0%
- Belington Elementary· 32.0%
- Kasson ElementaryMiddle School· 32.0%
- Philippi Elementary School· 32.0%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Philippi Middle School· 27.0%
- Belington Elementary· 32.0%
- Kasson ElementaryMiddle School· 32.0%
- Philippi Elementary School· 32.0%
- Belington Middle School· 45.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philip Barbour High School Complex | Philippi | High | 09-12 | 520 | · |
| Philippi Elementary School | Philippi | Elementary | PK-04 | 387 | · |
| Belington Elementary | Belington | Elementary | PK-04 | 280 | · |
| Belington Middle School | Belington | Middle | 05-08 | 248 | · |
| Philippi Middle School | Philippi | Middle | 05-08 | 244 | · |
| Kasson ElementaryMiddle School | Moatsville | Elementary | PK-08 | 179 | · |
| Junior Elementary | Junior | Elementary | PK-04 | 111 | · |
Cities in Barbour County
About Barbour County
Barbour County is a small county of about 15,424 residents in West Virginia. Its public-school system serves approximately 1,969 students across 7 schools.
Zooming out, census numbers show the median household earns about $51,394 a year, roughly 13% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 14%. That income level is 8% lower than the West Virginia median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Barbour County is made up of 4 elementary schools (957 students), 2 middle schools (492), and 1 high school (520).
Barbour County Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 1,969 students on its own.
Over the past 7-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,969 students, contracted 15% from the 2,317 reported in SY 2017-18.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Barbour County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data