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Schools in Clarksburg · Harrison County School District

Clarksburg’s public schools outscore 79% of West Virginia districts

The grade covers the public school district serving Clarksburg, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within West Virginia, not nationally.

#16of 61 West Virginia townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From West Virginia state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency

44%

▲ 3 pts vs WV 41%

2021–22

Math proficiency

33%

▲ 1 pts vs WV 32%

2021–22

Graduate on time

96%

▲ 3 pts vs WV 93%

class of 2023

Spent per student

$15.6K

▼ 0% vs WV $15.6K

FY2024

Students per teacher

12.5

WV 13.5 · smaller classes

Schools in town

2,481 students on the public path

In brief

Clarksburg’s schools, in brief

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 44% and math 33% in spring 2022, against 41% and 32% statewide; 96% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 93%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $15,580 per student, against $15,637 across West Virginia (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

Two elementary schools, then two middle and two high schools

Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Clarksburg Classical Academy, St. Mary's Central Grade School (private), The Clarksburg Childrens House, Inc (private) and Emmanuel Christian School (private) are in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Clarksburg’s grade

B⁺ Test scoresB Graduation

A−: better than 79% of West Virginia school districts, #16 of 61 West Virginia towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the West Virginia average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

West Virginia school districts we grade (56)Better than 79%

Lower resultsHigher results

West Virginia towns with similar household incomes (149)Better than 82%

A⁻AA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 4,880 test results and a graduating class of 779 could put Clarksburg anywhere from A− to A. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Clarksburg’s students in the tested grades sat them (4,876 in math, 4,883 in reading).

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Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Clarksburg, with each school’s own grade.

Kindergarten in Clarksburg · depends on your address

Victory Elementary School

Grades PK–5 · 320 students · 9:1 students per teacher

No scores

North View Elementary School

Grades PK–5 · 242 students · 10:1 students per teacher

The path, start to finish

PK–52 elementary schoolsDepends on your addressD

6–82 middle schoolsDepends on your addressC to C⁺

9–122 high schoolsDepends on your addressC to B

Clarksburg’s public schools are run by Harrison County School District, which also serves Anmoore, Bridgeport, Lost Creek and Lumberport and others. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Harrison County School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 24 schools · 9,358 students · 12.5 per teacher (WV 13.5)

$15,580WV $15,637 · FY2024

A⁻

Test scores · 2021–22

Above the state in reading

Reading44%

State average 41.3% · 4883 students tested

Math33%

State average 32.2% · 4876 students tested

Clarksburg vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the West Virginia towns that share Clarksburg’s borders.

Schools next door

Town	Schools	Main districts
Clarksburg	A⁻	Harrison County
Bridgeport	A⁻	Harrison County
Nutter Fort	A⁻	Harrison County
Anmoore	—	Harrison County

All 3 neighbors share Harrison County with Clarksburg, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.

Every school in Clarksburg

10 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with West Virginia’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Clarksburgby address

Victory Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–5

320 students9:1Rate it →

North View Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–5

242 students10:1Rate it →

Washington Irving Middle School

Middle · Grades 6–8

533 students13:1Rate it →

Mountaineer Middle School

Middle · Grades 6–8

C⁺

351 students10:1Rate it →

Robert C Byrd High School

High · Grades 9–12

689 students13:1Rate it →

Liberty High School

High · Grades 9–12

346 students10:1Rate it →

Charter schoolsfree, open by application

Clarksburg Classical Academy

Elementary · Grades K–5

Charter

56 studentsRate it →

Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade

St. Mary's Central Grade School

Elementary · Grades PK–6

Private · Catholic

142 students20:1Rate it →

The Clarksburg Childrens House, Inc

Elementary · Grades PK–5

Private · Nonsectarian

86 studentsRate it →

Emmanuel Christian School

Grades PK–10

Private · Religious

61 students5:1Rate it →

Left off: 2 public programs with fewer than 25 students (United Technical Center and Liberty Middle School).

Questions about Clarksburg’s schools

Are Clarksburg’s schools good?

By West Virginia’s own tests, yes: the public schools Clarksburg children attend outscore 79% of West Virginia’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #16 of 61 West Virginia towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 82%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Clarksburg in?

Harrison County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 9,358 students in 24 schools (2024–25).

Where do Clarksburg kids go to high school?

One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Robert C Byrd High School and Liberty High School.

What is Clarksburg’s graduation rate?

96% of the class of 2023 in Harrison County School District graduated in four years, against 93% across West Virginia.

How much does Clarksburg spend per student?

$15,580 in Harrison County School District (FY2024), against $15,637 across West Virginia. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Clarksburg?

Yes: St. Mary's Central Grade School (Catholic, grades PK–6, 142 students), The Clarksburg Childrens House, Inc (nonsectarian, grades PK–5, 86 students) and Emmanuel Christian School (religious, grades PK–10, 61 students). Clarksburg also has 1 charter school, free and open by application.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within West Virginia. Stars are from neighbors.