Total enrollment
2,184
-196 (-8%) vs SY 2017-18
Hardy County
West Virginia · Public K-12
Public-school enrollment in Hardy County clocks in around 2,184 students across 6 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high).
7-year change in Hardy County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
84%
was 88%
% Hispanic
10%
was 6%
% Black
3%
was 3%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
14,243
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
6
1 districts
Enrollment
2,184
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$49,272
Below West Virginia avg
Free/reduced lunch
·
Enrollment-weighted
Elementary
3
1,103 students
Middle
1
311 students
High
2
770 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Hardy County Schools
2,184 students · 1 district in Hardy County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Hardy 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+
15.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
16.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
7.3%
civilian labor
Median age
47
19.8% under 18
Test scores in Hardy County
Latest 2020-21 ELA proficiency, 5 schools ranked. West Virginia state average: 39.7%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- East Hardy High School· 54.5%
- Moorefield High School· 47.0%
- Moorefield Middle School· 44.0%
- Moorefield Intermediate School· 31.0%
- East Hardy Elementary School· 30.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorefield High School | Moorefield | High | 09-12 | 480 | · |
| Moorefield Elementary School | Moorefield | Elementary | PK-02 | 431 | · |
| East Hardy Elementary School | Baker | Elementary | PK-06 | 364 | · |
| Moorefield Middle School | Moorefield | Middle | 06-08 | 311 | · |
| Moorefield Intermediate School | Moorefield | Elementary | 03-05 | 308 | · |
| East Hardy High School | Baker | High | 07-12 | 290 | · |
Cities in Hardy County
About Hardy County
Across the thinly populated West Virginia county of Hardy County of about 14,243 residents, the public-school footprint covers 6 schools and about 2,184 students.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show median household income runs near $49,272, about 16% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 16%. That income level is 12% meaningfully below the West Virginia median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Hardy County spans 3 elementary schools (1,103 students), 1 middle school (311), and 2 high schools (770).
Hardy County Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 2,184 students on its own.
Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 2,184 students, shrank 8% from the 2,380 reported in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the White share of enrollment contracted from 88% to 84%.
On this page, the community for Hardy County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data