Elkins, West Virginia is a small town with a population of approximately 7,000 residents. Education in the town is provided by the Randolph County Schools district and serves 1,807 students. The school district has five elementary schools, one middle school and one high school. The schools are all rated highly by the West Virginia Department of Education, with the high school ranking among the top 5% in the state. Local education programs are managed by a centralized board of education that makes decisions on curriculum and funding for each individual school within the district. With dedicated teachers and administrators as well as a supportive local community, Elkins provides an excellent educational experience for its students.
Elkins schools spend $11,342 per student (The US average is $12,383). There are 14 pupils per teacher, 2,137 students per librarian, and 329 children per counselor.