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PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOLS

West Virginia · Public School District
22
Schools
8,993
Students
$14,128
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
—
Free Lunch Rate
96.5%
Graduation Rate
+10.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOLS is a public school district in West Virginia serving 8,993 students across 22 schools. It includes 14 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high schools. Its graduation rate of 96.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,128 is near the national average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 42/100.

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All Schools (22)
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
GEORGE WASHINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08306
HURRICANE MIDDLE06–08849
POCA MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08309
WINFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08556
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BUFFALO HIGH SCHOOL09–12377
HURRICANE HIGH SCHOOL09–121,256
POCA HIGH SCHOOL09–12446
WINFIELD HIGH SCHOOL09–12793
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,128Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
48%
39%
State
48.4%
Local (property tax)
38.9%
Federal
12.8%

Funding is shared between state (48%) and local sources (39%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
22
Schools
8,993
Students
—
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate96.5%
Opportunity Score42/100
StateWest Virginia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
96.5% graduation rate — 10.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 22 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOLS?
PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOLS has 22 public schools, serving a total of 8,993 students.
What is the graduation rate for PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOLS?
The graduation rate is 96.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOLS spend per student?
PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOLS spends $14,128 per pupil — 2% below the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOLS?
No, PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOLS does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOLS serve?
PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOLS serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOLS?
The median opportunity score across schools in PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOLS is 42/100. 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.