Upshur County, West Virginia is a rural area with a population of 24,012. It has two school districts—Buckhannon-Upshur and Upshur County Schools—that serve the area’s educational needs. The schools in Buckhannon-Upshur are highly rated, with many of them earning ratings of 4 or 5 out of 5 stars from school rating websites. The Upshur County Schools district also provides quality education to students in the county. In addition to traditional public schools, there are also several private and charter schools in the area that offer alternative education options for families. Overall, the educational opportunities in Upshur County are quite good, providing students with access to high quality instruction and resources.
Upshur County schools spend $11,309 per student (The US average is $12,383). There are 15 pupils per teacher, 1,668 students per librarian, and 420 children per counselor.