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BARBOUR COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION

West Virginia · Public School District
7
Schools
2,157
Students
$13,070
Per-Pupil Spend
-9% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
97.5%
Graduation Rate
+11.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

BARBOUR COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION is a public school district in West Virginia serving 2,157 students across 7 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 97.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,070 is near the national average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 47/100.

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All Schools (7)
Elementary Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BELINGTON ELEMENTARYPK–04294
JUNIOR ELEMENTARYPK–04107
KASSON ELEMENTARY MIDDLE SCHOOLPK–08176
PHILIPPI ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–04399
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BELINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL05–08261
PHILIPPI MIDDLE SCHOOL05–08291
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
PHILIP BARBOUR HIGH SCHOOL COMPLEX09–12629
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,070Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
55%
20%
State
55.3%
Local (property tax)
19.6%
Federal
25.2%

State funding accounts for 55% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
7
Schools
2,157
Students
—
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate97.5%
Opportunity Score47/100
StateWest Virginia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
97.5% graduation rate — 11.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
25% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in BARBOUR COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION?
BARBOUR COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION has 7 public schools, serving a total of 2,157 students.
What is the graduation rate for BARBOUR COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION?
The graduation rate is 97.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does BARBOUR COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION spend per student?
BARBOUR COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION spends $13,070 per pupil — 9% below the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in BARBOUR COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION?
No, BARBOUR COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does BARBOUR COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION serve?
BARBOUR COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for BARBOUR COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION?
The median opportunity score across schools in BARBOUR COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION is 47/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.