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Randolph County

West Virginia · Public K-12

Of the public K-12 schools operating across West Virginia, 14 sit inside Randolph County, collectively enrolling roughly 3,494 students (7 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high).

7-year change in Randolph County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,494
-546 (-14%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
14
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
95%
was 96%
% Hispanic
1%
was 1%
% Black
2%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
14
1 districts
Enrollment
3,494
NCES CCD
Median income
$52,757
Below West Virginia avg
Free/reduced lunch
·
Enrollment-weighted
Elementary
7
1,592 students
Middle
1
615 students
High
3
1,144 students
Combined / other
3
143 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Randolph County Schools
3,494 students · 1 district in Randolph County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Randolph 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
90%
Hispanic
1%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
8%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
95%
Hispanic
1%
Black
2%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
19.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
11.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
7.4%
civilian labor
Median age
44
18.3% under 18

Test scores in Randolph County

Latest 2020-21 ELA proficiency, 11 schools ranked. West Virginia state average: 39.7%.

See all 11 schools in Randolph County ranked by score →

All schools (14)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Elkins High SchoolElkinsHigh09-12747·
Elkins Middle SchoolElkinsMiddle06-08615·
Tygarts Valley Middle/High SchoolMill CreekHigh06-12396·
Elkins Third Ward Elementary SchoolElkinsElementaryPK-05318·
George Ward Elementary SchoolMill CreekElementaryPK-05315·
Beverly Elementary SchoolBeverlyElementaryPK-05226·
Jennings Randolph Elementary SchoolElkinsElementaryPK-05212·
North Elementary SchoolElkinsElementaryPK-05201·
Midland Elementary SchoolElkinsElementaryPK-05164·
Coalton Elementary SchoolCoaltonElementaryPK-05156·
Harman Elementary/High SchoolHarmanCombinedPK-12103·
Pickens Elementary/High SchoolPickensCombinedPK-1229·
Randolph County Alternative CenterElkinsCombinedKG-1211·
Randolph Technical CenterElkinsHigh09-121·

Cities in Randolph County

Elkins8 schoolsMill Creek2 schoolsBeverly1 schoolCoalton1 schoolHarman1 schoolPickens1 school

About Randolph County

Randolph County is a compact county of about 27,576 residents in West Virginia. Its public-school system serves approximately 3,494 students across 14 schools.

Looking at the wider area, census numbers show the median household earns about $52,757 a year, about 20% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 12% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 6% lower than the West Virginia median.

On the school-mix side, Randolph County is built around 7 elementary schools (1,592 students), 1 middle school (615), 3 high schools (1,144), and 3 combined or other schools.

The largest single district in Randolph County is Randolph County Schools, which alone enrolls about 3,494 students.

Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Randolph County has decreased 14% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 4,040 students to 3,494.

On this page, the community for Randolph County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Randolph County?
There are 14 public K-12 schools in Randolph County, West Virginia, with a combined enrollment of about 3,494.
How many high schools are in Randolph County?
Randolph County, West Virginia has 3 public high schools, serving approximately 1,144 students.
How many middle schools are in Randolph County?
Randolph County, West Virginia has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 615 students.
How many elementary schools are in Randolph County?
Randolph County, West Virginia has 7 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,592 students.
What is the largest school district in Randolph County?
Randolph County Schools is the largest school district in Randolph County, serving approximately 3,494 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Randolph County?
Randolph County, West Virginia has a population of approximately 27,576, with a median age of 44. About 18.3% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Randolph County?
Median household income in Randolph County is $52,757, below the West Virginia average of $56,023. About 11.8% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Randolph County?
Approximately 19.8% of adults 25 and older in Randolph County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Randolph County schools?
Across Randolph County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.4 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Randolph County?
Randolph County residents are approximately 90% White, 1% Hispanic, 1% Black, 8% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.

Randolph County school rankings

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