Total enrollment
2,123
-239 (-10%) vs SY 2017-18
Morgan County
West Virginia · Public K-12
Morgan County is a West Virginia county whose public-school system spans 7 campuses and approximately 2,123 students. Median household income runs about $72,179. That works out to 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
7-year change in Morgan County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
7
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
94%
was 95%
% Hispanic
2%
was 1%
% Black
1%
was 2%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
7
1 districts
Enrollment
2,123
NCES CCD
Median income
$72,179
Above West Virginia avg
Free/reduced lunch
·
Enrollment-weighted
Elementary
4
1,045 students
Middle
1
425 students
High
2
653 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Morgan County Schools
2,123 students · 1 district in Morgan County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Morgan 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+
18.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.9%
civilian labor
Median age
49
17.0% under 18
Test scores in Morgan County
Latest 2020-21 ELA proficiency, 6 schools ranked. West Virginia state average: 39.7%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Berkeley Springs High School· 52.0%
- Paw Paw Elementary School· 44.5%
- Warm Springs Middle School· 31.0%
- Warm Springs Intermediate School· 28.0%
- Paw Paw High School· 24.5%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Paw Paw High School· 24.5%
- Pleasant View Elementary School· 24.5%
- Warm Springs Intermediate School· 28.0%
- Warm Springs Middle School· 31.0%
- Paw Paw Elementary School· 44.5%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkeley Springs High School | Berkeley Springs | High | 09-12 | 582 | · |
| Widmyer Elementary | Berkeley Springs | Elementary | PK-02 | 484 | · |
| Warm Springs Middle School | Berkeley Springs | Middle | 06-08 | 425 | · |
| Warm Springs Intermediate School | Berkeley Springs | Elementary | 03-05 | 345 | · |
| Pleasant View Elementary School | Hedgesville | Elementary | KG-05 | 134 | · |
| Paw Paw Elementary School | Paw Paw | Elementary | KG-06 | 82 | · |
| Paw Paw High School | Paw Paw | High | 07-12 | 71 | · |
Cities in Morgan County
About Morgan County
Morgan County is a rural-scale West Virginia county of about 17,426 residents, home to 7 public schools and roughly 2,123 students.
Stepping back, census numbers show median household income runs near $72,179, about 18% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 8%. That income level is 29% higher than the West Virginia median.
For a sense of the school types, Morgan County consists of 4 elementary schools (1,045 students), 1 middle school (425), and 2 high schools (653).
Morgan County Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 2,123 students across Morgan County.
Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 2,123 students, contracted 10% from the 2,362 reported in SY 2017-18.
On this page, the community for Morgan County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. 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