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Wirt County

West Virginia · Public K-12

Public-school families in Wirt County pick from 3 schools serving the county's roughly 866 K-12 students, with a mix of 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

7-year change in Wirt County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
866
-169 (-16%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
98%
was 98%
% Hispanic
1%
was 1%
% Black
1%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
3
1 districts
Enrollment
866
NCES CCD
Median income
$49,867
Below West Virginia avg
Free/reduced lunch
·
Enrollment-weighted
Elementary
1
328 students
Middle
1
263 students
High
1
275 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Wirt County Schools
866 students · 1 district in Wirt County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Wirt 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
96%
Hispanic
0%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
98%
Hispanic
1%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
n/r
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
15.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
14.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.9%
civilian labor
Median age
46
21.2% under 18

Test scores in Wirt County

Latest 2020-21 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. West Virginia state average: 39.7%.

See all 3 schools in Wirt County ranked by score →

All schools (3)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Wirt County Primary CenterElizabethElementaryPK-04328·
Wirt County High SchoolElizabethHigh09-12275·
Wirt County Middle SchoolElizabethMiddle05-08263·

Cities in Wirt County

Elizabeth3 schools

About Wirt County

Wirt County is a rural-scale West Virginia county of about 5,053 residents, home to 3 public schools and roughly 866 students.

Looking at the wider area, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $49,867, roughly 16% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 14%. That income level is 11% meaningfully below the West Virginia median.

On the school-mix side, Wirt County covers 1 elementary school (328 students), 1 middle school (263), and 1 high school (275).

Wirt County Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 866 students across Wirt County.

Over the past 7-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 866 students, decreased 16% from the 1,035 reported in SY 2017-18.

On allk12, the community for Wirt County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Wirt County?
There are 3 public K-12 schools in Wirt County, West Virginia, with a combined enrollment of about 866.
How many high schools are in Wirt County?
Wirt County, West Virginia has 1 public high school, serving approximately 275 students.
How many middle schools are in Wirt County?
Wirt County, West Virginia has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 263 students.
How many elementary schools are in Wirt County?
Wirt County, West Virginia has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 328 students.
What is the largest school district in Wirt County?
Wirt County Schools is the largest school district in Wirt County, serving approximately 866 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Wirt County?
Wirt County has roughly 5,053 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Wirt County?
Median household income in Wirt County is $49,867, below the West Virginia average of $56,023. About 14.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Wirt County?
Approximately 15.5% of adults 25 and older in Wirt County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Wirt County schools?
Across Wirt County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 11.1 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Wirt County?
Wirt County residents are approximately 96% White, 0% Asian, 3% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data