For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,437 students in Wirt County, WV.
The top ranked public schools in Wirt County, WV are Wirt County Primary Center, Wirt County Middle School and Wirt County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wirt County, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Wirt County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the West Virginia public school average of 11% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Wirt County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wirt County Primary Center
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
438 Schoolview Street
Elizabeth, WV 26143
(304) 275-4263
Elizabeth, WV 26143
(304) 275-4263
Grades: PK-4
| 345 students
Rank: #22.
Wirt County Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
426 Schoolview Street
Elizabeth, WV 26143
(304) 275-3977
Elizabeth, WV 26143
(304) 275-3977
Grades: 5-8
| 292 students
Rank: #33.
Wirt County High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
431 Mulberry Street
Elizabeth, WV 26143
(304) 275-4241
Elizabeth, WV 26143
(304) 275-4241
Grades: 9-12
| 286 students
Rank: n/an/a
135 Lewis Rast Road
Palestine, WV 26160
(803) 490-7001
Palestine, WV 26160
(803) 490-7001
Grades: PK-K
| 514 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wirt County, WV?
The top ranked public schools in Wirt County, WV include Wirt County Primary Center, Wirt County Middle School and Wirt County High School.
How many public schools are located in Wirt County, WV?
4 public schools are located in Wirt County, WV.
What is the racial composition of students in Wirt County, WV?
Wirt County, WV public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the West Virginia public schools average of 11% (majority Black).
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