Public schools in Clarksburg, WV
9 open public schools with an address in Clarksburg, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
9
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,514
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
10:1
West Virginia median 13.3:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Clarksburg public schools
The federal directory lists 9 public schools in Clarksburg, WV: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 3 combined or other. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,514 students, an average of 216 per school. The largest campus is Robert C Byrd High School (689 students), and the largest elementary school is Victory Elementary School (320).
Harrison County Schools operates the most schools here (8), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. 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 10:1, lower 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 choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Clarksburg
Elementary schools in Clarksburg
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarksburg Classical Academy Clarksburg Classical Academy · Charter | PK–06 | 56 | — | |
| Mountaineer Elementary School Harrison County Schools | PK–05 | 242 | 10:1 | |
| Victory Elementary School Harrison County Schools | PK–05 | 320 | 9.5:1 |
Middle schools in Clarksburg
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Middle School Harrison County Schools | 06–08 | — | — |
High schools in Clarksburg
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert C Byrd High School Harrison County Schools | 09–12 | 689 | 13.5:1 | |
| United Technical Center Harrison County Schools · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | — | — |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Clarksburg
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evolution High School Harrison County Schools · Alternative School | KG–12 | 53 | 3.1:1 | |
| Evolution Middle School Harrison County Schools · Alternative School | KG–12 | 6 | — | |
| United High School Harrison County Schools · Alternative School | KG–12 | 148 | 74:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White86.6%
- Hispanic4.4%
- Black2.5%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Clarksburg schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,514 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Clarksburg
How many public schools are in Clarksburg, WV?
The current NCES directory lists 9 open public schools with a location address in Clarksburg: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 3 combined or other. Together they reported 1,514 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Clarksburg?
Schools with an address in Clarksburg belong to 2 education agencies, led by Harrison County Schools (8 schools), Clarksburg Classical Academy (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Clarksburg?
Robert C Byrd High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Clarksburg, with 689 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Clarksburg?
Yes. 1 of the 9 public schools in Clarksburg are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Clarksburg Classical Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Clarksburg schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Clarksburg public schools is 10:1, lower 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 Clarksburg 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