Public schools in Morgantown, WV
19 open public schools with an address in Morgantown, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
19
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
10,801
17 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.7:1
West Virginia median 13.3:1
Charter schools
2
0 virtual
An overview of Morgantown public schools
The federal directory lists 19 public schools in Morgantown, WV: 10 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high, 2 combined or other. The 17 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 10,801 students, an average of 635 per school. The largest campus is Morgantown High School (1,754 students), and the largest elementary school is Cheat Lake Elementary School (754).
Monongalia County Schools operates the most schools here (17), plus 2 charter, service, or other agencies. 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 14.7:1, 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 choice options include 2 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Morgantown
Elementary schools in Morgantown
10| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookhaven Elementary School Monongalia County Schools | PK–05 | 550 | 15.3:1 | |
| Cheat Lake Elementary School Monongalia County Schools | PK–05 | 754 | 16.4:1 | |
| Eastwood Elementary School Monongalia County Schools | PK–05 | 642 | 15.7:1 | |
| Mountainview Elementary School Monongalia County Schools | PK–05 | 645 | 13.5:1 | |
| Mylan Park Elementary School Monongalia County Schools | PK–05 | 457 | 13.1:1 | |
| North Elementary School Monongalia County Schools | PK–05 | 586 | 14.3:1 | |
| Ridgedale Elementary School Monongalia County Schools | PK–05 | 536 | 16.9:1 | |
| Skyview Elementary School Monongalia County Schools | PK–05 | 373 | 11.1:1 | |
| Suncrest Elementary School Monongalia County Schools | PK–05 | 568 | 14.2:1 | |
| Wisdom Academy Wisdom Academy · Charter | PK–07 | — | — |
Middle schools in Morgantown
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountaineer Middle School Monongalia County Schools | 06–08 | 640 | 15.1:1 | |
| South Middle School Monongalia County Schools | 06–08 | 784 | 12.9:1 | |
| Suncrest Middle School Monongalia County Schools | 06–08 | 499 | 15.8:1 | |
| Westwood Middle School Monongalia County Schools | 06–08 | 346 | 10.5:1 |
High schools in Morgantown
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monongalia County Technical Education Center Monongalia County Schools · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | — | — | |
| Morgantown High School Monongalia County Schools | 09–12 | 1,754 | 18.1:1 | |
| University High School Monongalia County Schools | 09–12 | 1,371 | 15.9:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Morgantown
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXCEL Center Monongalia County Schools · Alternative School | KG–12 | 51 | 5.4:1 | |
| West Virginia Academy West Virginia Academy · Charter | PK–12 | 245 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White82.3%
- Hispanic3.6%
- Black4.3%
- Asian3.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial6.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 17 Morgantown schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (10,801 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Morgantown
How many public schools are in Morgantown, WV?
The current NCES directory lists 19 open public schools with a location address in Morgantown: 10 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 10,801 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Morgantown?
Schools with an address in Morgantown belong to 3 education agencies, led by Monongalia County Schools (17 schools), West Virginia Academy (1 school), Wisdom 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 Morgantown?
Morgantown High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Morgantown, with 1,754 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Morgantown?
Yes. 2 of the 19 public schools in Morgantown are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including West Virginia Academy, Wisdom Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Morgantown schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Morgantown public schools is 14.7:1, 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 Morgantown 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