Upshur County Schools

District Overview
Located at 102 Smithfield St in Buckhannon, West Virginia, Upshur County Schools is an active, traditional public school district rooted in a charming rural fringe setting. Serving as an essential educational anchor for the surrounding community, the district operates 10 active schools that deliver a full continuum of learning from pre-kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. Across these facilities, the district educates a student body of 3,385 children, maintaining a steady enrollment pipeline that supports young learners from their foundational early childhood years through high school graduation.

To foster a supportive learning environment, Upshur County Schools relies on a strong institutional workforce totaling over 1,000 full-time equivalent staff members. Classroom instruction is anchored by approximately 477 full-time teachers and 79 instructional aides, ensuring students receive dedicated academic guidance and hands-on assistance throughout their school day. This instructional team is backed by more than 500 operational and support staff who manage logistics, facilities, and student services across the district. Together, this comprehensive staffing structure highlights the district's commitment to providing accessible, well-resourced public education to families throughout Upshur County.
10
Total Schools
3,385
Total Students
477.0
Full-Time Teachers
7.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Upshur County Schools
Demographic Student Count
White3,271
Hispanic44
Black18
Asian12
Two or More37
American Indian2
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    3,271 (96.6%)
  • Hispanic
    44 (1.3%)
  • Two or More
    37 (1.1%)
  • Black
    18 (0.5%)
  • Asian
    12 (0.4%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.0%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Upshur County Schools
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary7
Middle1
High2
Other0
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:10
Students:3,385*
Teachers (FTE):477.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.1