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UPSHUR COUNTY SCHOOLS

West Virginia · Public School District
9
Schools
3,776
Students
$13,627
Per-Pupil Spend
-5% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
90.0%
Graduation Rate
+3.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

UPSHUR COUNTY SCHOOLS is a public school district in West Virginia serving 3,776 students across 9 schools. It includes 7 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 90.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,627 is near the national average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 41/100.

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All Schools (9)
Elementary Schools7 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BUCKHANNON ACADEMY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05519
FRENCH CREEK ELEMENTARYPK–05228
HODGESVILLE ELEMENTARYPK–05178
ROCK CAVE ELEMENTARYPK–05135
TENNERTON ELEMENTARYPK–05336
UNION ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05264
WASHINGTON DISTRICT ELEMENTARYPK–05117
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
B-U MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08803
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
BUCKHANNON UPSHUR HIGH SCHOOL09–121,196
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,627Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
54%
23%
State
54.3%
Local (property tax)
22.7%
Federal
23.0%

Funding is shared between state (54%) and local sources (23%), with notable federal support (23%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
9
Schools
3,776
Students
—
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate90.0%
Opportunity Score41/100
StateWest Virginia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
90.0% graduation rate — 3.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
23% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in UPSHUR COUNTY SCHOOLS?
UPSHUR COUNTY SCHOOLS has 9 public schools, serving a total of 3,776 students.
What is the graduation rate for UPSHUR COUNTY SCHOOLS?
The graduation rate is 90.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does UPSHUR COUNTY SCHOOLS spend per student?
UPSHUR COUNTY SCHOOLS spends $13,627 per pupil — 5% below the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in UPSHUR COUNTY SCHOOLS?
No, UPSHUR COUNTY SCHOOLS does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does UPSHUR COUNTY SCHOOLS serve?
UPSHUR COUNTY SCHOOLS serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for UPSHUR COUNTY SCHOOLS?
The median opportunity score across schools in UPSHUR COUNTY SCHOOLS is 41/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.