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Greenbrier County

West Virginia · Public K-12

Greenbrier County's school count of 15 reflects a public K-12 system serving about 4,429 students inside West Virginia, around 14% of the county population. By level, that breaks down as 9 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools.

7-year change in Greenbrier County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
4,429
-517 (-10%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
14
+1 (+8%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
91%
was 92%
% Hispanic
3%
was 2%
% Black
2%
was 3%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
15
2 districts
Enrollment
4,429
NCES CCD
Median income
$48,218
Below West Virginia avg
Free/reduced lunch
·
Enrollment-weighted
Elementary
9
2,078 students
Middle
2
972 students
High
2
1,347 students
Combined / other
2
32 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Greenbrier County Schools
4,429 students · 2 districts in Greenbrier County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Greenbrier 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
93%
Hispanic
2%
Black
2%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
91%
Hispanic
3%
Black
2%
Asian
1%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
22.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
16.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.2%
civilian labor
Median age
47
19.3% under 18

Test scores in Greenbrier County

Latest 2020-21 ELA proficiency, 13 schools ranked. West Virginia state average: 39.7%.

See all 13 schools in Greenbrier County ranked by score →

All schools (15)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Greenbrier East High SchoolLewisburgHigh09-12997·
Eastern Greenbrier Middle SchoolRonceverteMiddle06-08685·
Lewisburg ElementaryLewisburgElementaryPK-05421·
Ronceverte ElementaryRonceverteElementaryPK-05367·
Greenbrier West High SchoolCharmcoHigh09-12350·
White Sulphur ElementaryWhite Sulphur SpringsElementaryPK-05317·
Western Greenbrier Middle SchoolCrawleyMiddle06-08287·
Frankford ElementaryFrankfordElementaryPK-05217·
Rainelle ElementaryRainelleElementaryPK-05197·
Alderson ElementaryAldersonElementaryPK-05186·
Smoot ElementarySmootElementaryPK-05145·
Rupert ElementaryCrawleyElementaryPK-05137·
Crichton ElementaryQuinwoodElementaryPK-0591·
The Achievement CenterLewisburgCombinedKG-1232·
GREENBRIER SCHOOL OF PRACTICAL NURSINGLewisburgCombinedM-M··

Cities in Greenbrier County

Lewisburg3 schoolsCrawley2 schoolsRonceverte2 schoolsAlderson1 schoolCharmco1 schoolFrankford1 schoolLewisburg1 schoolQuinwood1 schoolRainelle1 schoolSmoot1 schoolWhite Sulphur Springs1 school

About Greenbrier County

Greenbrier County is a small West Virginia county of about 32,386 residents, home to 15 public schools and roughly 4,429 students.

Looking at the wider area, census numbers show the median household earns about $48,218 a year, roughly 22% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 16%. That income level is 14% noticeably below the West Virginia median.

For a sense of the school types, Greenbrier County is built around 9 elementary schools (2,078 students), 2 middle schools (972), 2 high schools (1,347), and 2 combined or other schools.

Greenbrier County Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 4,429 students across Greenbrier County.

Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment decreased 10%: 4,946 students in SY 2017-18 versus 4,429 in SY 2024-25. The school count climbed from 13 to 14 across the same 7-year window.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Greenbrier County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Greenbrier County?
There are 15 public K-12 schools in Greenbrier County, West Virginia, with a combined enrollment of about 4,429.
How many high schools are in Greenbrier County?
Greenbrier County, West Virginia has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 1,347 students.
How many middle schools are in Greenbrier County?
Greenbrier County, West Virginia has 2 public middle schools, serving approximately 972 students.
How many elementary schools are in Greenbrier County?
Greenbrier County, West Virginia has 9 public elementary schools, serving approximately 2,078 students.
What is the largest school district in Greenbrier County?
Greenbrier County Schools is the largest school district in Greenbrier County, serving approximately 4,429 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
What is the population of Greenbrier County?
Greenbrier County, West Virginia has a population of approximately 32,386, with a median age of 47. About 19.3% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Greenbrier County?
Median household income in Greenbrier County is $48,218, below the West Virginia average of $56,023. About 16.1% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Greenbrier County?
Approximately 22.2% of adults 25 and older in Greenbrier County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Greenbrier County schools?
Across Greenbrier County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.3 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Greenbrier County?
Greenbrier County residents are approximately 93% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Black, 1% Asian, 4% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.

Greenbrier County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data