GREEN BANK ELEMENTARY-MIDDLE SCHOOL

GREEN BANK ELEMENTARY-MIDDLE SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Pocahontas County Schools school district, located in GREEN BANK, WV with about 251 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 23 teachers, GREEN BANK ELEMENTARY-MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

GREEN BANK ELEMENTARY-MIDDLE SCHOOL, located in the rural community of Green Bank, West Virginia, serves as a central educational hub for students in Pocahontas County. Situated in the heart of the Potomac Highlands, the school provides foundational education for children from elementary grades through middle school. Because of its unique geographic location near the National Radio Astronomy Observatory, the school often benefits from a distinct local culture that emphasizes science, technology, and a connection to the surrounding Appalachian landscape.

The school functions as a close-knit community institution where staff and faculty work to address the academic and social needs of students in a sparsely populated region. Like many schools in West Virginia’s rural districts, it focuses on fostering personal growth and academic proficiency while navigating the challenges and benefits of small-town life. By providing a bridge between primary education and high school, GREEN BANK ELEMENTARY-MIDDLE SCHOOL plays a vital role in preparing local youth for their future educational pathways while maintaining strong ties to the heritage and environment of the surrounding mountain community.

For more information, contact GREEN BANK ELEMENTARY-MIDDLE SCHOOL at (304) 456-4865 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.