Elementary Schools in Harrison County Schools

Summary:

The Harrison County Schools district in West Virginia is home to 11 elementary schools serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. The schools vary significantly in size, with student populations ranging from 113 to 741. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and low-performing schools within the district, providing insights into the factors that contribute to academic success.

Among the standout schools are Johnson Elementary School and Simpson Elementary School, both of which consistently rank among the top elementary schools in West Virginia. These schools excel in mathematics and English language arts, outperforming the district and state averages on standardized tests. In contrast, Victory Elementary School and North View Elementary School appear to be the lowest-performing schools in the district, with 1-star ratings and below-average test scores.

The data also reveals a potential correlation between school size and academic performance, with smaller schools like Lost Creek Elementary School and Salem Elementary tending to have higher test scores and rankings compared to their larger counterparts. This suggests that factors such as student-teacher ratios and personalized attention may play a role in the success of these schools. Overall, the Harrison County Schools district exhibits a wide range of performance, highlighting the need for targeted interventions and support to ensure all students receive a high-quality education.

District Detail

445 W Main St
Clarksburg, WV 26301-1370

(304) 326-7300

SchoolDigger Rank:
19^th of 55 West Virginia districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 9,358

Primary Schools: 11
Middle Schools: 5
High Schools: 6
Alternative Schools: 3

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				WV Assessment Mathematics (2025)			WV Assessment English Language Arts (2025)			WV Assessment Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WV Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	WV Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Johnson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	601 Johnson Ave	Bridgeport	26330	Harrison County	Harrison County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 326-7109	742	42	17.7		666 (89.8%)	5 (0.7%)	18 (2.4%)	21 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (4.3%)	80.4	46^th of 355 public elementary schools	87.0%		81.7	47^th of 368 public elementary schools	87.2%	1	72.0	64.6	55.5	61.9	58.2	58.4	55.5	$11,487	$674	$10,814
Lost Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2919 Hawk Hwy	Lost Creek	26385	Harrison County	Harrison County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 326-7040	103	12	8.9		97 (94.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.9%)	70.1	81^st of 355 public elementary schools	77.2%		71.5	77^th of 368 public elementary schools	79.1%	4	53.3	69.2	66.7	40.0	69.2	50.0	50.0	$14,316	$1,165	$13,151
Lumberport Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	38 E Lyndon St	Lumberport	26386	Harrison County	Harrison County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 326-7020	225	23	9.8		218 (96.9%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.2%)	25.8	299^th of 355 public elementary schools	15.8%		44.4	209^th of 368 public elementary schools	43.2%	90	48.8	40.0	24.2	37.2	34.3	48.5	15.2	$14,342	$1,796	$12,546
Simpson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	250 Worthington Dr	Bridgeport	26330	Harrison County	Harrison County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 326-7060	522	30	17.3		481 (92.1%)	3 (0.6%)	16 (3.1%)	7 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.9%)	66.8	94^th of 355 public elementary schools	73.5%		64.9	106^th of 368 public elementary schools	71.2%	12	52.8	48.1	62.3	55.6	49.4	60.9	50.7	$11,417	$992	$10,425
West Milford Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	182 School St	West Milford	26451	Harrison County	Harrison County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 326-7030	363	31	11.8		355 (97.8%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	45.2	191^st of 355 public elementary schools	46.2%		48.3	178^th of 368 public elementary schools	51.6%	13	36.5	36.5	30.4	47.6	53.9	52.2	47.8	$11,781	$819	$10,962
Big Elm Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	200 Tetrick Rd	Shinnston	26431	Harrison County	Harrison County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 326-7280	567	43	13.3		547 (96.5%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.5%)	43.1	204^th of 355 public elementary schools	42.5%		47.3	187^th of 368 public elementary schools	49.2%	17	48.5	39.3	68.1	35.3	38.1	51.4	31.9	$11,729	$1,435	$10,294
Nutter Fort Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	1302 Buckhannon Pike	Nutter Fort	26301	Harrison County	Harrison County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 326-7520	593	44	13.4		490 (82.6%)	17 (2.9%)	43 (7.3%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	39 (6.6%)								(n/a)								$13,242	$2,143	$11,099
Nutter Fort Intermediate School	Public	3-5	1302 Buckhannon Pike	Nutter Fort	26301	Harrison County	Harrison County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 326-7501	445	40	11.2		356 (80.0%)	21 (4.7%)	28 (6.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (8.8%)	46.8	186^th of 355 public elementary schools	47.6%		46.2	198^th of 368 public elementary schools	46.2%	12	55.7	48.6	35.9	50.0	47.1	43.8	34.4	$11,920	$1,427	$10,492
Salem Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	273 Education Way	Salem	26426	Harrison County	Harrison County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 326-7180	173	15	11.2		158 (91.3%)	1 (0.6%)	3 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (6.4%)	58.4	133^rd of 355 public elementary schools	62.5%		66.5	97^th of 368 public elementary schools	73.6%	36	88.9	33.3	44.0	77.8	38.1	52.0	40.0	$14,396	$1,612	$12,783
North View Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1400 N 19th St	Clarksburg	26301	Harrison County	Harrison County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 326-7650	242	24	10.0		193 (79.8%)	6 (2.5%)	20 (8.3%)	2 (0.8%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (7.9%)	20	319^th of 355 public elementary schools	10.1%		17.5	336^th of 368 public elementary schools	8.7%	17	45.7	37.8	17.9	31.4	46.0	17.9	21.4	$13,069	$1,987	$11,082
Victory Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1349 Shinnston Pike	Clarksburg	26301	Harrison County	Harrison County Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(304) 326-7070	320	34	9.4		282 (88.1%)	4 (1.3%)	12 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (6.9%)	33.7	253^rd of 355 public elementary schools	28.7%		29.5	283^rd of 368 public elementary schools	23.1%	30	50.0	53.3	40.0	39.6	24.4	32.5	30.0

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Clarksburg Classical Academy	0 mi	1
WV Schools of Diversion & Transition	2.54 mi	26
Taylor County Schools	11.23 mi	5	40^th
Lewis County Schools	12.46 mi	6	52^nd
Marion County Schools	13.15 mi	22	9^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the West Virginia Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.