Total enrollment
1,617
-62 (-4%) vs SY 2017-18
Grant County
West Virginia · Public K-12
Grant County's public-school directory totals 5 campuses, with student enrollment near 1,617. Grant County Schools is the largest district. Median household income runs around $62,361. The level mix is 2 elementary and 2 high schools.
7-year change in Grant County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
96%
was 97%
% Hispanic
2%
was 2%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
5
1 districts
Enrollment
1,617
NCES CCD
Median income
$62,361
Above West Virginia avg
Free/reduced lunch
·
Enrollment-weighted
Elementary
2
847 students
Middle
0
schools
High
2
582 students
Combined / other
1
188 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Grant County Schools
1,617 students · 1 district in Grant County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Grant 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+
14.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.3%
civilian labor
Median age
46
19.6% under 18
Test scores in Grant County
Latest 2020-21 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. West Virginia state average: 39.7%.
Top 4 schools (ELA)
- Maysville Elementary School· 57.0%
- Petersburg High School· 45.0%
- Petersburg Elementary School· 43.0%
- Union Educational Complex· 32.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petersburg Elementary School | Petersburg | Elementary | PK-06 | 644 | · |
| Petersburg High School | Petersburg | High | 07-12 | 582 | · |
| Maysville Elementary School | Maysville | Elementary | PK-06 | 203 | · |
| Union Educational Complex | Mount Storm | Combined | PK-12 | 188 | · |
| South Branch Vocational School | Petersburg | High | 07-12 | · | · |
Cities in Grant County
About Grant County
Across the rural-scale West Virginia county of Grant County of about 10,983 residents, the public-school footprint covers 5 schools and about 1,617 students.
For perspective, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $62,361, about 14% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 11% above the West Virginia median.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Grant County is built around 2 elementary schools (847 students), 2 high schools (582), and 1 combined or other schools.
Grant County Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 1,617 students on its own.
Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Grant County has shrank 4% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,679 students to 1,617.
On allk12, the community for Grant County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data