For the 2024 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 4,047 students in Mineral County, WV (there are 1 private school, serving 113 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Mineral County, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
The top ranked public schools in Mineral County, WV are Frankfort High School, Frankfort Middle School and Keyser High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mineral County, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Mineral County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 11% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Mineral County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Frankfort High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
393 Falcon Way
Ridgeley, WV 26753
(304) 726-4767
Ridgeley, WV 26753
(304) 726-4767
Grades: 9-12
| 478 students
Rank: #22.
Frankfort Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
356 Golden Drive
Ridgeley, WV 26753
(304) 726-4339
Ridgeley, WV 26753
(304) 726-4339
Grades: 5-8
| 478 students
Rank: #33.
Keyser High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
328 One Tornado Way
Keyser, WV 26726
(304) 788-4230
Keyser, WV 26726
(304) 788-4230
Grades: 9-12
| 701 students
Rank: #44.
New Creek Primary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
85 New Creek School Road
New Creek, WV 26743
(304) 788-4249
New Creek, WV 26743
(304) 788-4249
Grades: PK-4
| 112 students
Rank: #55.
Frankfort Intermediate School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
284 Intermediate Drive
Fort Ashby, WV 26719
(304) 298-3616
Fort Ashby, WV 26719
(304) 298-3616
Grades: 2-4
| 311 students
Rank: #66.
Burlington Primary
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10474 Upper Patterson Creek Rd
Burlington, WV 26710
(304) 289-3073
Burlington, WV 26710
(304) 289-3073
Grades: PK-4
| 108 students
Rank: #77.
Elk Garden School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
86 Elk Garden Highway
Elk Garden, WV 26717
(304) 446-5141
Elk Garden, WV 26717
(304) 446-5141
Grades: PK-4
| 63 students
Rank: #88.
Fountain Primary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
289 Fountain School Road
Keyser, WV 26726
(304) 788-4215
Keyser, WV 26726
(304) 788-4215
Grades: PK-4
| 118 students
Rank: #99.
Keyser Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
879 Harley O. Staggers Drive
Keyser, WV 26726
(304) 788-4220
Keyser, WV 26726
(304) 788-4220
Grades: 5-8
| 697 students
Rank: #1010.
Keyser Primary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1123 Harley O. Staggers Drive
Keyser, WV 26726
(304) 788-4508
Keyser, WV 26726
(304) 788-4508
Grades: PK-4
| 570 students
Rank: #1111.
Burlington Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
161 Hope Lane
Burlington, WV 26710
(304) 289-6018
Burlington, WV 26710
(304) 289-6018
Grades: K-12
| 24 students
Rank: n/an/a
44 Ft Ashby Primary School Rd
Fort Ashby, WV 26719
(304) 298-3632
Fort Ashby, WV 26719
(304) 298-3632
Grades: K-2
| 189 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mineral County Alternative Program
Alternative School
89 Baker Place
Keyser, WV 26726
(304) 788-4213
Keyser, WV 26726
(304) 788-4213
Grades: PK-12
| 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mineral County Technical Center
Vocational School
981 Harley O. Staggers Drive
Keyser, WV 26726
(304) 788-4240
Keyser, WV 26726
(304) 788-4240
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
71 Wiley Ford School Road
Wiley Ford, WV 26767
(304) 738-0400
Wiley Ford, WV 26767
(304) 738-0400
Grades: PK-4
| 193 students
Mineral County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
251 West Piedmont St
Keyser, WV 26726
(304) 788-4216
Keyser, WV 26726
(304) 788-4216
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Mineral County, WV?
The top ranked public schools in Mineral County, WV include Frankfort High School, Frankfort Middle School and Keyser High School.
How many public schools are located in Mineral County, WV?
15 public schools are located in Mineral County, WV.
What percentage of students in Mineral County, WV go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Mineral County, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mineral County, WV?
Mineral County, WV public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 11% (majority Black).
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