| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randolph County School District | Ellamore | 3/10 Below Average · 21st pct | 3,638 | 14 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Upshur County School District | Buckhannon | 1/10 Poor · 6th pct | 3,776 | 10 | PK–12 | 6 |
How Upshur County compares
Together they enroll 7,414 students across 24 schools. The largest is Upshur County School District with 3,776 students. Districts here average 2.0/10, below the West Virginia average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 3/10.
School Districts in Upshur County, West Virginia
Upshur County has 2 public school districts covering 7 zip codes. The top-rated district in Upshur County is Randolph County School District (3/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in West Virginia. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Upshur County, WV?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Upshur County, WV. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Upshur County, WV?
Of the districts serving Upshur County, Randolph County School District has the highest rating on this site at 3/10. That places it in the 21st percentile among West Virginia school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on West Virginia reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in West Virginia and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within West Virginia only, never across state lines.