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Gilmer County

West Virginia · Public K-12

Public K-12 schools in Gilmer County number 2, teaching approximately 721 West Virginia students against a population of 7,288. The level mix is 1 elementary and 1 high schools.

7-year change in Gilmer County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
721
-77 (-10%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
97%
was 97%
% Hispanic
1%
was 1%
% Black
0%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
2
1 districts
Enrollment
721
NCES CCD
Median income
$47,981
Below West Virginia avg
Free/reduced lunch
·
Enrollment-weighted
Elementary
1
300 students
Middle
0
schools
High
1
421 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Gilmer County Schools
721 students · 1 district in Gilmer County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Gilmer 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
White
81%
Hispanic
4%
Black
14%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
97%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
n/r
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
18.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
16.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.8%
civilian labor
Median age
42
14.9% under 18

Test scores in Gilmer County

Latest 2020-21 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. West Virginia state average: 39.7%.

See all 2 schools in Gilmer County ranked by score →

All schools (2)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Gilmer County High SchoolGlenvilleHigh06-12421·
Gilmer County Elementary SchoolGlenvilleElementaryPK-05300·

Cities in Gilmer County

Glenville2 schools

About Gilmer County

Gilmer County is a thinly populated county of about 7,288 residents in West Virginia. Its public-school system hosts approximately 721 students across 2 schools.

In context, census numbers show median household income runs near $47,981, about 19% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 17%. That income level is 14% meaningfully below the West Virginia median.

In terms of grade levels, Gilmer County consists of 1 elementary school (300 students), and 1 high school (421).

Gilmer County Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 721 students on its own.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 721 students, shrank 10% from the 798 reported in SY 2017-18.

On this page, the community for Gilmer County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Gilmer County?
There are 2 public K-12 schools in Gilmer County, West Virginia, with a combined enrollment of about 721.
How many high schools are in Gilmer County?
Gilmer County, West Virginia has 1 public high school, serving approximately 421 students.
How many elementary schools are in Gilmer County?
Gilmer County, West Virginia has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 300 students.
What is the largest school district in Gilmer County?
Gilmer County Schools is the largest school district in Gilmer County, serving approximately 721 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Gilmer County?
Gilmer County, West Virginia has a population of approximately 7,288, with a median age of 42. About 14.9% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Gilmer County?
Median household income in Gilmer County is $47,981, below the West Virginia average of $56,023. About 16.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Gilmer County?
Approximately 18.5% of adults 25 and older in Gilmer County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Gilmer County schools?
Across Gilmer County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 10.8 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Gilmer County?
Gilmer County residents are approximately 81% White, 4% Hispanic, 14% Black, 0% Asian, 3% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Gilmer County is owner-occupied?
Gilmer County has about 3,117 housing units, of which roughly 75.6% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data