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Upshur County Schools School District

102 Smithfield Street
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,601 students in Upshur County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
Public Schools in Upshur County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 12% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (WV)
# Schools
10 Schools
702 Schools
# Students
3,601 Students
246,379 Students
# Teachers
236 Teachers
18,676 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Upshur County Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 57 school districts in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 91% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WV)
#53 out of 57 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
23%
32%
31%
41%
19%
28%
95%
91%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.06
0.22
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
1%
2%
% Black
1%
4%
% White
97%
88%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,666 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,963. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,589 is less than the state median of $15,138. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (WV)
Total Revenue
$49 MM
$3,933 MM
Spending
$49 MM
$3,730 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,666
$15,963
Spending / Student
$13,589
$15,138

Best Upshur County Schools School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tennerton Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
167 Gawthrop Rd
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-1278
Grades: PK-5
| 304 students
Rank: #22.
French Creek Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7619 Route 20 South Rd
French Creek, WV 26218
(304) 924-6381
Grades: PK-5
| 229 students
Rank: #33.
Washington District Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5078 Tallmansville Rd
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-6599
Grades: PK-5
| 121 students
Rank: #44.
Buckhannon Academy Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
16 College Ave
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-3310
Grades: PK-5
| 517 students
Rank: #55.
Rock Cave Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
12292 Route 20 South Rd
Rock Cave, WV 26234
(304) 924-6969
Grades: PK-5
| 147 students
Rank: #66.
Hodgesville Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
918 Teter Rd
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-3212
Grades: PK-5
| 163 students
Rank: #77.
B-u Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
553 Route 20 South Rd
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-1520
Grades: 6-8
| 742 students
Rank: #88.
Buckhannon Upshur High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
270 Bu Dr
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-3720
Grades: 9-12
| 1,120 students
Rank: #99.
Union Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
481 Heavner Grove Rd
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-1394
Grades: PK-5
| 258 students
Rank: n/an/a
Fred W Eberle Tech Center
Vocational School
208 Morton Ave
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-1259
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Upshur County Schools School District?
Upshur County Schools School District manages 10 public schools serving 3,601 students.
What is the rank of Upshur County Schools School District?
Upshur County Schools School District is ranked #53 out of 57 school districts in West Virginia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Upshur County Schools School District?
97% of Upshur County Schools School District students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Upshur County Schools School District?
Upshur County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What is Upshur County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,589 is less than the state median of $15,138. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,601 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : 95% (Top 30% in WV)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

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