For the 2024 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 3,680 students in Randolph County, WV (there are 6 private schools, serving 346 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Randolph County, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
The top ranked public schools in Randolph County, WV are Midland Elementary School, Jennings Randolph Elementary School and Randolph County Alternative Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Randolph County, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Randolph County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 11% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Randolph County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Midland Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
150 Kennedy Drive
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9186
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9186
Grades: PK-5
| 209 students
Rank: #22.
Jennings Randolph Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 Scott Ford Road
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9181
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9181
Grades: PK-5
| 223 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Randolph County Alternative Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1425 South Davis Avenue
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9156
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9156
Grades: 8-12
| 14 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Wv Childrens Home
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
109 Maple Street
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 637-0278
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 637-0278
Grades: 8-12
| 13 students
Rank: #55.
Elkins High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Kennedy Drive
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9170
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9170
Grades: 9-12
| 792 students
Rank: #66.
Elkins Third Ward Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
111 Nathan Street
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9183
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9183
Grades: PK-5
| 296 students
Rank: #77.
George Ward Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10007 Seneca Trail
Mill Creek, WV 26280
(304) 335-4975
Mill Creek, WV 26280
(304) 335-4975
Grades: PK-5
| 321 students
Rank: #88.
North Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
410 Kennedy Street
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9188
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9188
Grades: PK-5
| 195 students
Rank: #99.
Coalton Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
278 Broadway Avenue
Coalton, WV 26257
(304) 636-9164
Coalton, WV 26257
(304) 636-9164
Grades: PK-5
| 148 students
Rank: #1010.
Elkins Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
308 Robert E. Lee Avenue
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9176
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9176
Grades: 6-8
| 566 students
Rank: #1111.
Pickens Elementary/high School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
One Panther Place, Po Box 146
Pickens, WV 26230
(304) 924-5525
Pickens, WV 26230
(304) 924-5525
Grades: PK-12
| 31 students
Rank: #1212.
Harman Elementary/high School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Route 33 East
Harman, WV 26270
(304) 227-4114
Harman, WV 26270
(304) 227-4114
Grades: PK-12
| 144 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Beverly Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
505 Main Street
Beverly, WV 26253
(304) 636-9162
Beverly, WV 26253
(304) 636-9162
Grades: PK-5
| 261 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Elkins Mountain School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Bell Street
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 637-0313
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 637-0313
Grades: 8-11
| 44 students
Rank: #1515.
Tygarts Valley Middle/high School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10189 Seneca Trail
Mill Creek, WV 26280
(304) 335-4575
Mill Creek, WV 26280
(304) 335-4575
Grades: 6-12
| 423 students
Rank: n/an/a
Randolph Technical Center
Vocational School
200 Kennedy Drive
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9195
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9195
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Randolph County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Route 219/250 North
Dailey, WV 26259
(304) 338-4903
Dailey, WV 26259
(304) 338-4903
Grades: PK-5
| 72 students
Route 250 South
Huttonsville, WV 26273
(304) 335-2291
Huttonsville, WV 26273
(304) 335-2291
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Valley Head Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Magnet School
Rt 219s
Valley Head, WV 26294
(304) 339-4950
Valley Head, WV 26294
(304) 339-4950
Grades: K-5
| 26 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Randolph County, WV?
The top ranked public schools in Randolph County, WV include Midland Elementary School, Jennings Randolph Elementary School and Randolph County Alternative Center.
How many public schools are located in Randolph County, WV?
16 public schools are located in Randolph County, WV.
What percentage of students in Randolph County, WV go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Randolph County, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Randolph County, WV?
Randolph County, WV public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 11% (majority Black).
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