Public schools in Buckhannon, WV
8 open public schools with an address in Buckhannon, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
8
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,068
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.1:1
West Virginia median 13.3:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Buckhannon public schools
The federal directory lists 8 public schools in Buckhannon, WV: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,068 students, an average of 438 per school. The largest campus is Buckhannon Upshur High School (1,068 students), and the largest elementary school is Buckhannon Academy Elementary School (487).
Every listed school belongs to Upshur County Schools. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 15.1:1, higher than the statewide school median of 13.3:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School districts and agencies serving Buckhannon
Elementary schools in Buckhannon
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckhannon Academy Elementary School Upshur County Schools | PK–05 | 487 | 14.3:1 | |
| Hodgesville Elementary Upshur County Schools | PK–05 | 151 | 15.7:1 | |
| Tennerton Elementary Upshur County Schools | PK–05 | 289 | 18.3:1 | |
| Union Elementary School Upshur County Schools | PK–05 | 242 | 14.2:1 | |
| Washington District Elementary Upshur County Schools | PK–05 | 113 | 12.5:1 |
Middle schools in Buckhannon
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B-U Middle School Upshur County Schools | 06–08 | 718 | 15.1:1 |
High schools in Buckhannon
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckhannon Upshur High School Upshur County Schools | 09–12 | 1,068 | 16.9:1 | |
| Fred W Eberle Tech Center Upshur County Schools · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | — | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White96.5%
- Hispanic1.4%
- Black0.5%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Buckhannon schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,068 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Buckhannon
How many public schools are in Buckhannon, WV?
The current NCES directory lists 8 open public schools with a location address in Buckhannon: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 3,068 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Buckhannon?
All listed public schools with an address in Buckhannon belong to Upshur County Schools. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Buckhannon?
Buckhannon Upshur High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Buckhannon, with 1,068 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Buckhannon?
No school with an address in Buckhannon is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in West Virginia.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Buckhannon schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Buckhannon public schools is 15.1:1, higher than the West Virginia school median of 13.3:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Buckhannon guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All West Virginia cities