Best Schools in Harrison County, WV
Harrison County, WV has 30 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 15 elementary) serving 10,336 students. On average they score 31% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in Harrison County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Harrison County, WV
The top high schools in Harrison County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bridgeport High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harrison County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 808 Students
2. Robert C Byrd High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harrison County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 765 Students
3. South Harrison High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harrison County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 349 Students
4. Liberty High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harrison County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 485 Students
5. Lincoln High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harrison County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 548 Students
Best Middle Schools in Harrison County, WV
The top middle schools in Harrison County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bridgeport Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harrison County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 603 Students
2. Mountaineer Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harrison County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 361 Students
3. Lincoln Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Harrison County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 444 Students
4. Washington Irving Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harrison County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 540 Students
5. South Harrison Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harrison County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 274 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Harrison County, WV
The top elementary schools in Harrison County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Johnson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harrison County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 714 Students
2. Salem Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harrison County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 189 Students
3. Simpson Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harrison County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 420 Students
4. West Milford Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harrison County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 368 Students
5. Norwood Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harrison County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 284 Students
6. Big Elm Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Harrison County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 624 Students
7. Nutter Fort Intermediate School
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Projected Test Scores
Harrison County Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 423 Students
8. North View Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Harrison County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 271 Students
9. Lumberport Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Harrison County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 219 Students
10. Lost Creek Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harrison County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 129 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Harrison County, WV
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Harrison County, WV has a total population of 65,921 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Harrison County, WV
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Harrison County, WV.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.18 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.93 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.25 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Harrison County, WV.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Harrison County, WV.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Harrison County, WV Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Harrison County, WV
How many schools are in Harrison County, WV?
Harrison County, WV has 30 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 15 elementary schools, serving 10,336 students in total.
How do schools in Harrison County perform on state tests?
On average, 30 schools in Harrison County score 31% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in Harrison County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Harrison County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Harrison County
9 places in Harrison County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (9)
- Clarksburg (8)
- Bridgeport (4)
- Lost Creek (3)
- Shinnston (3)
- Nutter Fort (2)
- Lumberport (1)
- Salem (1)
- Stonewood (1)
- West Milford (1)
School districts (1)
- Harrison County Schools (24 schools)