Putnam County Schools

Putnam County Schools is an active, traditional public school district headquartered at 77 Courthouse Dr in Winfield, West Virginia. Situated in a midsize suburban setting within the broader Huntington-Ashland metropolitan area, the district manages 23 operational schools offering full educational programming from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Currently serving a total enrollment of 8,518 students, the system supports early learners with 447 pre-kindergarten and 488 kindergarten participants, maintaining a consistent academic pipeline through the secondary grades where high school cohorts average over 650 students per class.

To maintain its comprehensive academic and operational environment, the district relies on a substantial workforce totaling 2,549 full-time equivalent personnel. This includes 1,293 full-time equivalent teachers, 170 instructional aides, and 1,086 support staff members dedicated to student success and daily operations. The student body consists of 4,045 female and 4,473 male students, representing a demographic breakdown of 7,890 White, 241 multiracial, 150 Black, 123 Hispanic, 99 Asian, 10 American Indian, and 5 Pacific Islander students. Parents, community members, and educational researchers can learn more about the district by visiting putnamschools.com or contacting their administrative office directly at (304) 586-0500.