Alum Creek: Schools & Education
1 public school serve Alum Creek. Midway Elementary School is the largest at 256 students (grades -1-5). Total enrollment: 256 students.
- ~1,749 residents per school (vs West Virginia ~181).
K-12 Schools
1 K-12 schools serving the area — about 1,749 residents per school. 6.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (1)
| School Districts · Districts | LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOLS |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 256 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 20 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 12.80 |
| Schools Count | 1 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Ben Franklin Career Center |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 8.7 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Ben Franklin Career Center |
| Nearest College · City | Dunbar |
| Nearest College · Phone | (304) 766-0369 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 8.7 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
| Childcare Centers · County total | 2 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Alum Creek |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 214 Midway Rd |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (304) 756-9211 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 25003 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2080 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 2 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 6.7% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 2 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · IRS BMF keyword · Refreshed 2026-04-12