Total enrollment
897
-132 (-13%) vs SY 2017-18
Pocahontas County
West Virginia · Public K-12
Public K-12 schools in Pocahontas County number 5 per the most recent NCES data, averaging about 179 students per campus. The level mix is 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
7-year change in Pocahontas County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
98%
was 99%
% Hispanic
0%
was 0%
% Black
2%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
5
1 districts
Enrollment
897
NCES CCD
Median income
$42,119
Below West Virginia avg
Free/reduced lunch
·
Enrollment-weighted
Elementary
3
494 students
Middle
1
127 students
High
1
276 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Pocahontas County Schools
897 students · 1 district in Pocahontas County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Pocahontas 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+
19.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
16.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
11.9%
civilian labor
Median age
50
17.7% under 18
Test scores in Pocahontas County
Latest 2020-21 ELA proficiency, 5 schools ranked. West Virginia state average: 39.7%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pocahontas County High School | Dunmore | High | 09-12 | 276 | · |
| Marlinton Elementary School | Marlinton | Elementary | PK-05 | 209 | · |
| Green Bank Elementary-Middle School | Green Bank | Elementary | PK-08 | 204 | · |
| Marlinton Middle School | Buckeye | Middle | 05-08 | 127 | · |
| Hillsboro Elementary School | Hillsboro | Elementary | PK-05 | 81 | · |
Cities in Pocahontas County
About Pocahontas County
In West Virginia, Pocahontas County is a rural-scale county of about 7,784 residents. 5 public schools across the county instructs about 897 students between them.
For perspective, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $42,119, roughly 20% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 17%. That income level is 25% noticeably below the West Virginia median.
For a sense of the school types, Pocahontas County is made up of 3 elementary schools (494 students), 1 middle school (127), and 1 high school (276).
Pocahontas County Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 897 students across Pocahontas County.
Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Pocahontas County has shrank 13% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,029 students to 897.
On allk12, the community for Pocahontas County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data