Harrison County Board of Education

What Harrison County Board of Education does

Harrison County Board of Education (HCS / Harrison County Schools) is a public K-12 school district headquartered at 445 W Main Street, Clarksburg, West Virginia, operating as a county-level government state entity under oversight of the West Virginia Board of Education and West Virginia Department of Education. The district serves the students and families of Harrison County through 11+ elementary schools (including Big Elm, Johnson, Lost Creek, Lumberport, Mountaineer, Nutter Fort Primary/Intermediate, Salem, Simpson, Victory, West Milford), 4 middle schools (Bridgeport, Liberty, Lincoln, South Harrison), and 5 high schools (Bridgeport High, Lincoln High, Robert C. Byrd High, South Harrison High, United Programs), with enrollment via in-county registration, annual March open enrollment for non-residents, and case-by-case transfers administered centrally. Service offerings include Universal Pre-K, Career & Technical Education (CTE) with industry credentials and student organizations (FFA, FBLA, DECA), Title I-IV academic interventions, special education under IDEA, English Learner programming, free breakfast and lunch via the Federal Community Eligibility Provision, transportation with active substitute driver recruitment at $22.87/hour, health services, attendance/truancy enforcement, and family support via PERC and the McKinney-Vento Families-in-Transition program.

The district operates a comparatively advanced technical footprint for a public school system: over 8,000 computers connected through LAN, WAN, and a metropolitan area network (the first of its kind in West Virginia), with a centralized Network Operations Center housing blade servers, Storage Area Network, IP telephony, and Distance Learning control units. HCS was also the first WV district to deploy district-hosted Odyssey internet access and building-wide wireless networking with virtualized desktop infrastructure. The software stack integrates WVEIS 2.0 (statewide student records), Schoology (LMS), ClassLink SSO with Office 365, Destiny Online library system, SchoolCash Online, eSchool Mall, BoardDocs for public meeting management, Frontline HR, Newsela for literacy/SEL, iReady Toolbox for math intervention, SeeSaw for elementary family engagement, Apex Learning for high school credit recovery, and Safe School Helpline for anonymous safety reporting.

HCS is funded entirely through government channels — West Virginia state school aid per the state formula, the local Harrison County excess levy (property tax), and federal Title I/II/III/IV and ARP ESSER funds — with no tuition, fees, or commercial revenue model. The district is currently operating under a partial state intervention announced July 8, 2026 by the West Virginia Board of Education, citing interference in administrative matters, mismanagement of funds, and non-compliance with IDEA special education requirements; the state review found 239 more personnel positions than funded by the formula, with only 150 of those covered by the excess levy. A new board was sworn in July 6, 2026, and the WVDE is conducting a three-month operational review with progress updates scheduled for November and a full update to the WV Board of Education in December 2026.

Name

Harrison County Board of Education

Legal name

Harrison County Board of Education

Website

https://harcoboe.net

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Harrison County Board of Education is a public K-12 school district in Clarksburg, West Virginia, operating 20+ schools and serving county students with free education, special education, CTE, transportation, nutrition, and family support services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Educational Support Services (61171), Educational Support Services (6117)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

District Student Services Administration (Special Ed, Counseling, Health) (EDADABAJ), Family & Parent Support Services (Parent Coaching, Advocacy) (EDAJALAK), Public Special Education Schools & Programs (EDAJAAAH), Family Advocacy, Parent Training & Support Services (EDAJAKAK), Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• School transportation services
• Child nutrition programs
• Special education services
• Career technical education

Headquarters

HQ city

Clarksburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. State School Aid Funding: Primary funding from West Virginia Department of Education based on state school aid formula. The district was found to employ 239 more personnel than funded by the formula.
2. Local County Excess Levy: Local property tax levy providing supplemental funding. Only 150 of the excess personnel positions are covered by the county's excess levy.
3. Federal Programs Funding: Federal funding through Title I, II, III, IV, and ARP ESSER funds supporting academic programs, intervention services, and COVID relief initiatives

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Harrison County Board of Education is the county-level public K–12 school district that delivers free educational instruction, student support services, transportation, nutrition, and extracurricular programs to residents of Harrison County, West Virginia. Its core offerings span Universal Pre-K, elementary and secondary instruction across 11+ elementary, 4 middle, and 5 high schools, Career & Technical Education (CTE), Special Education, free breakfast and lunch for all students, and Title-funded academic interventions. The district also operates family engagement and support services such as PERC, McKinney-Vento homeless support, and the Children's Apparel Program, all funded through state aid, local levy, and federal grants.

Product overview

Harrison County Schools is a public K-12 school district offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational products and services. The core educational offerings include Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs with industry credentials and simulated workplace environments, Universal Pre-K at multiple sites, and Title-Funded Academic Programs including reading/math intervention and EL support. Student support services include Health Services with school nurses, free Child Nutrition through CEP, Transportation, and Special Education. Family engagement products include PERC (Parent/Educator Resource Center), Tutoring Services, and McKinney-Vento homeless support. The district also provides digital tools including an Email Signature Generator for staff. Programs operate across 11 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 5 high schools serving the Clarksburg, WV area.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Career & Technical Education (CTE) Courses preparing high school students for college and careers through hands-on projects, industry credentials, and simulated workplace environments; includes student organizations FFA, FBLA, DECA, and the National Technical Honor Society.
• Universal Pre-K Program Free pre-kindergarten education provided at multiple sites including Head Start centers, elementary schools, and community locations for children who are four years old by June 30.
• Summer Programs Academic and enrichment programs including Project AIM High (elementary), Middle School Summer Academy, Project ISAAC, and High School Credit Recovery held at various locations across the district.
• Title-Funded Academic Programs Federally-funded academic intervention programs including Reading & Math Intervention with Title I teachers, contracted interventionists, iReady Math, SRSD Writing instruction, PebbleGo, Vocabulary A-Z, and Summer Academy for English Learner students.
• Child Nutrition Services Free breakfast and lunch program for all students provided through the Federal Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) and Harrison County Schools Levy support.
• Health Services School nursing services including health screenings (vision, hearing, dental), emergency first-aid, health counseling, wellness programs, immunization enforcement, and classroom health presentations.
• Transportation Services School bus transportation services across the district with route information available by phone, currently recruiting substitute bus drivers at $22.87/hour.
• Special Education Services for students with disabilities or learning differences, including Individualized Education Programs, procedural safeguards, and parent resources provided through the West Virginia Department of Education.
• Attendance & Truancy Services Services including truancy monitoring, compulsory attendance enforcement, court petitions, homeschool coordination, and Families-in-Transition support for homeless students under the McKinney-Vento Act.
• PERC (Parent/Educator Resource Center) Resource center providing information, training, and referral services to parents and educators, plus the Healthy Grandfamilies program for grandparents raising grandchildren.
• Tutoring Services Directory of district-approved tutors offering subject-specific instruction across elementary, middle, and high school levels; all tutors are HCS employees who set their own rates.
• McKinney-Vento Homeless Support Title I funded support providing clothing, school supplies, hygiene items, school fees, tutoring, and transportation for students experiencing homelessness in the district.
• Children's Apparel Program (CAP) Clothing assistance program funded by Medbrook Children's Charity donations, with school-based volunteer representatives identifying needs and purchasing clothing for students in need.

Quantifiable outcome

• Robert C. Byrd High School achieved 100% pass rate in AP Drawing and AP 2-D Art and Design
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration14 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Wilsonburg Baptist ChurchminorOthers · 8 August 2026Community partnership hosting free backpack giveaway event with school supplies for students on August 8, 2026, from 2:00-4:00 PM, with hot dogs, water, and chips also provided.
• Medbrook Children's CharityminorOthersMedbrook Children's Charity donates finances to the Harrison County Board of Education for the Children's Apparel Fund, which purchases needed clothing for students in the CAP (Children's Apparel Program). Each school has a volunteer representative responsible for identifying student needs and purchasing clothing.
• West Virginia Department of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState education agency conducting ongoing onsite reviews across multiple operational areas over three months following partial intervention. WVDE has established protocols requiring superintendent approval for certain agenda items. Progress updates scheduled for November with full update to WV Board of Education in December.
• Harrison County United WaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to operate the Healthy Grandfamilies program through PERC, providing free discussion groups and resources for grandparents raising grandchildren, including certificates, gift cards, and follow-up services.
• Best Life TherapyminorOthersContracted speech therapy service provider for Harrison County Schools as approved by the board.
• Steptoe & JohnsonminorOthersLegal services firm contracted by the board for legal representation and counsel.
• Blue Bird Bus SalesminorOthersSchool bus vendor from which the board considered purchase orders for new school buses.
• Worldwide EquipmentminorOthersEquipment vendor for school bus purchases as considered by the board.
• Head Start ProgramsminorOthersEarly childhood education partner programs including Anmoore Head Start, Clarksburg Head Start, Shinnston Head Start, West Milford Head Start operating as Pre-K sites within the district.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Marion County Schools (WV): Neighboring West Virginia county school district of comparable size and rural/Appalachian demographic profile, operating under the same WV Department of Education oversight and funding formula. Most directly comparable peer given geographic proximity and similar governance structure.
• Putnam County Schools (WV): West Virginia county school district operating a comparable K-12 portfolio with similar federal program funding (Title I, IDEA, McKinney-Vento) and CTE pathway offerings. Useful peer for staffing and funding benchmark comparisons.
• Kanawha County Schools (WV): Largest West Virginia county school district by enrollment; comparable public K-12 operating model with state-aid funding formula, federal program administration, and CTE/Title-funded academic programs serving a similar Appalachian population.
• Jefferson County Schools (WV): West Virginia county school district in the Eastern Panhandle with comparable K-12 structure, county excess levy funding, and federal program administration. Useful peer for evaluating technology and family engagement investments.
• Wood County Schools (WV): Mid-sized West Virginia county school district operating multiple elementary, middle, and high schools under the same state funding formula. Comparable structure for evaluating McKinney-Vento, Title I, and special education service delivery.
• Cabell County Schools (WV): West Virginia county school district with similar K-12 scope, county excess levy funding structure, and oversight from the WV Department of Education. Useful comparator for personnel-staffing ratios and IDEA program administration.
• Raleigh County Schools (WV): West Virginia county school district of comparable rural/Appalachian scale, operating under the same state school aid formula and federal Title programs. Similar demographic and economic profile to Harrison County.
• Monongalia County Schools (WV): West Virginia county school district serving a comparable K-12 footprint with overlapping academic, athletic, and extracurricular offerings. Comparable in scale and operating model, though Monongalia serves the Morgantown metro area.
• Berkeley County Schools (WV): Growing West Virginia county school district with comparable elementary/middle/high school structure and state-aid funding. Useful peer for evaluating growth-driven technology and facility investments.
• Ohio County Schools (WV): Small-to-mid-sized West Virginia county school district with similar K-12 footprint and state Department of Education oversight. Useful peer for evaluating operating cost structure and academic outcomes.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/HarcoboeWV
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UClD905YG1zECdD3sN2bW7LQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/harcoboe
• Instagraminstagram.com/harcoboe
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hcswv

Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

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