Putnam County School District, West Virginia

Putnam County School District is a unified school district in Putnam County, West Virginia, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 57,177 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 346 sq mi (895 km²) of land.

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Putnam County School District in West Virginia
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
57,177
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Putnam County
Land area
346 sq mi (895 km²)
Median household income
$79,527 ± $6,071
Median home value
$223,300 ± $9,119
Water area
4.72 sq mi (12.2 km²)
State
West Virginia
Census code (GEOID)
5401200
Coordinates (central point)
38.510518, -81.906109

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Putnam County School District, largest first

  1. Teays Valley (CDP)14,151 people
  2. Hurricane (city)6,855 people
  3. Winfield (town)2,918 people
  4. Eleanor (town)1,726 people
  5. Buffalo (town)1,150 people
  6. Poca (town)872 people
  7. Hometown (CDP)756 people
  8. Bancroft (town)475 people
  9. Raymond City (CDP)28 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Mason County School District19 mi north
  2. Cabell County School District19 mi west
  3. Kanawha County School District24 mi southeast
  4. Lincoln County School District25 mi south
  5. Jackson County School District26 mi northeast

These share a boundary with Putnam County School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Putnam County School District before you rely on it.

See its schools and enrollment on NCES ↗

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