War, West Virginia is located in McDowell County and offers a unique educational experience to its residents. The War School District consists of three schools: War Elementary, War Middle and War High School. All of these schools have been rated highly by the West Virginia Department of Education, with War High School receiving an overall rating of “excellent” since 2017. These ratings reflect the quality of education that students receive at the school; teachers work hard to ensure that their pupils are academically successful and are given ample opportunities for growth and development. The classrooms are well-equipped with modern technology and instructional materials, enabling students to stay on top of their studies. Additionally, the local community is committed to providing resources for students such as afterschool clubs, extracurricular activities, field trips and other activities that allow them to explore their passions outside of the classroom. In short, War provides a quality education system for its students which equips them with the tools they need to be successful in life.
War schools spend $15,157 per student (The US average is $12,383). There are 13 pupils per teacher, 1,769 students per librarian, and 322 children per counselor.