Total enrollment
850
-85 (-9%) vs SY 2017-18
Pendleton County
West Virginia · Public K-12
Pendleton County hosts 4 public K-12 schools. Together they educate about 850 West Virginia students across 3 elementary and 1 high.
7-year change in Pendleton County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
93%
was 94%
% Hispanic
2%
was 1%
% Black
1%
was 3%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
4
1 districts
Enrollment
850
NCES CCD
Median income
$64,931
Above West Virginia avg
Free/reduced lunch
·
Enrollment-weighted
Elementary
3
464 students
Middle
0
schools
High
1
386 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Pendleton County Schools
850 students · 1 district in Pendleton County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Pendleton 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+
18.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
10.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.3%
civilian labor
Median age
51
18.8% under 18
Test scores in Pendleton County
Latest 2020-21 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. West Virginia state average: 39.7%.
Top 4 schools (ELA)
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pendleton County Middle/High School | Franklin | High | 07-12 | 386 | · |
| Franklin Elementary School | Franklin | Elementary | PK-06 | 247 | · |
| Brandywine Elementary School | Brandywine | Elementary | PK-06 | 114 | · |
| North Fork Elementary School | Circleville | Elementary | PK-06 | 103 | · |
Cities in Pendleton County
About Pendleton County
Across the low-population West Virginia county of Pendleton County of about 6,043 residents, the public-school footprint covers 4 schools and about 850 students.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show the median household earns about $64,931 a year, 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 10%. That income level is 16% higher than the West Virginia median.
In terms of grade levels, Pendleton County covers 3 elementary schools (464 students), and 1 high school (386).
The largest single district in Pendleton County is Pendleton County Schools, which alone enrolls about 850 students.
Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 850 students, decreased 9% from the 935 reported in SY 2017-18.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Pendleton County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data