For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 3,782 students in Clarksburg, WV (there are 5 private schools, serving 477 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Clarksburg, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
The top-ranked public schools in Clarksburg, WV are United High School, Evolution High School and Robert C Byrd High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clarksburg, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Clarksburg have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the West Virginia public school average of 13% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Clarksburg, WV (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
United High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1040 Wilsonburg Rd
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7560
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7560
Gr: K-12 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 74:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Evolution High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1040 Wilsonburg Rd
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7560
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7560
Gr: K-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Robert C Byrd High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Eagle Way
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7200
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7200
Gr: 9-12 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Nutter Fort Intermediate School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1302 Buckhannon Pike
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7501
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7501
Gr: 3-5 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Liberty High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Mountaineer Dr
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7470
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7470
Gr: 9-12 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Mountaineer Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2 Mountaineer Dr
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7620
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7620
Gr: 6-8 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #77.
Washington Irving Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
443 Lee Ave
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7420
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7420
Gr: 6-8 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #88.
North View Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1400 N 19th St
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7650
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7650
Gr: PK-5 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #99.
Evolution Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1040 Wilsonburg Rd
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7560
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7560
Gr: K-12 | 6 students
Rank: n/an/a
Clarksburg Classical Academy
Charter School
1636 W Pike St
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 850-1022
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 850-1022
Gr: K-5 | 56 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
1302 Buckhannon Pike
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7520
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7520
Gr: PK-2 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
United Technical Center
Vocational School
251 Marietta St
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7582
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7582
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
1349 Shinnston Pike
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7070
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7070
Gr: PK-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Clarksburg, WV?
The top-ranked public schools in Clarksburg, WV include United High School, Evolution High School and Robert C Byrd High School.
How many public schools are located in Clarksburg?
14 public schools are located in Clarksburg.
What percentage of students in Clarksburg go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Clarksburg are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Clarksburg?
Clarksburg public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the West Virginia public schools average of 13% (majority Black).
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