Top 10 Best Fayette County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 5,974 students in Fayette County, WV (there are 8 private schools, serving 370 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Fayette County, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
The top ranked public schools in Fayette County, WV are Gauley Bridge Elementary School, Bradley Elementary School and Ansted Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fayette County, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Fayette County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 11% (majority Black).

Best Fayette County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gauley Bridge Elementary School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1 Walnut And Jackson Street
Gauley Bridge, WV 25085
(304) 632-2661
Grades: K-5
| 48 students
Rank: #22.
Bradley Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
210 Bradley School Road
Mount Hope, WV 25880
(304) 256-4605
Grades: PK-5
| 380 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Ansted Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
27 School Street
Ansted, WV 25812
(304) 658-5961
Grades: PK-5
| 200 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Divide Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Propps Ridge Road
Lookout, WV 25868
(304) 574-1443
Grades: PK-5
| 208 students
Rank: #55.
Meadow Bridge Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
804 Main Street
Meadow Bridge, WV 25976
(304) 484-7914
Grades: PK-6
| 214 students
Rank: #66.
Oak Hill High School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
350 West Oyler Avenue
Oak Hill, WV 25901
(304) 469-3551
Grades: 9-12
| 1,095 students
Rank: #77.
Midland Trail High School
Math: 15% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
26719 Midland Trail
Hico, WV 25854
(304) 658-5184
Grades: 6-12
| 623 students
Rank: #88.
Meadow Bridge High School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
870 Main Street
Meadow Bridge, WV 25976
(304) 484-7917
Grades: 7-12
| 202 students
Rank: #99.
Oak Hill Middle School
Math: 14% | Reading: 26%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
320 W. Oyler Avenue
Oak Hill, WV 25901
(304) 469-3711
Grades: 6-8
| 664 students
Rank: n/an/a
Fayette Institute Of Technology
Vocational School
300 West Oyler Avenue
Oak Hill, WV 25901
(304) 469-2911
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Fayetteville Pk-8
Math: 14%
515 W. Maple Avenue
Fayetteville, WV 25840
(304) 574-0560
Grades: PK-9
| 582 students
Rank: n/an/a
New River Intermediate
Math: 19%
262 W. Oyler Avenue
Oak Hill, WV 25901
(304) 465-3806
Grades: 3-5
| 600 students
Rank: n/an/a
New River Primary
308 W. Oyler Avenue
Oak Hill, WV 25901
(304) 469-6661
Grades: PK-2
| 644 students
Rank: n/an/a
Valley Pk-8
Math: 13%
1 Greyhound Lane
Smithers, WV 25186
(304) 442-8284
Grades: PK-8
| 514 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Fayette County, WV

Fayette County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
262 Oyler Avenue
Oak Hill, WV 25901
(304) 465-3806
Grades: PK-4
| n/a students
118 Church Street
Ansted, WV 25812
(304) 658-5170
Grades: 5-8
| 244 students
Rt. 41
Danese, WV 25831
(304) 438-6827
Grades: PK-5
| 114 students
200 Wiseman Avenue
Fayetteville, WV 25840
(304) 574-1011
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
515 West Maple Avenue
Fayetteville, WV 25840
(304) 574-0560
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
135 High St
Fayetteville, WV 25840
(304) 574-2449
Grades: 5-8
| 250 students
5094 Gatewood Road
Fayetteville, WV 25840
(304) 574-2025
Grades: PK-4
| n/a students
Po Box 579
Gauley Bridge, WV 25085
(304) 632-2511
Grades: 6-12
| 224 students
106 Martin Drive
Mount Hope, WV 25880
(304) 877-6904
Grades: 9-12
| 12 students
514 5th Ave
Montgomery, WV 25136
(304) 442-4132
Grades: 5-8
| 248 students
408 Lincoln Street
Mount Hope, WV 25880
(304) 877-2891
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
110 High School Dr
Mount Hope, WV 25880
(304) 877-2121
Grades: 5-12
| 302 students
510 Main St
Mount Hope, WV 25880
(304) 877-6641
Grades: 5-8
| 194 students
1 Mountainside Way, Box 9
Mount Olive, WV 25185
(304) 442-7213
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rt. 60
Lookout, WV 25868
(304) 574-0429
Grades: 5-8
| 165 students
103 Ingram Street
Oak Hill, WV 25901
(304) 469-3591
Grades: K-4
| 125 students
140 School Street
Oak Hill, WV 25901
(304) 469-4541
Grades: K-4
| 421 students
3950 Summerlee Rd
Oak Hill, WV 25901
(304) 469-6661
Grades: PK-4
| n/a students
Rr 1 Box 420
Scarbro, WV 25917
(304) 469-4511
Grades: PK-4
| 108 students
Greyhound Lane
Smithers, WV 25186
(304) 442-2321
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
1 Greyhound Lane
Smithers, WV 25186
(304) 442-8284
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Fayette County, WV?
The top ranked public schools in Fayette County, WV include Gauley Bridge Elementary School, Bradley Elementary School and Ansted Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Fayette County, WV?
14 public schools are located in Fayette County, WV.
What percentage of students in Fayette County, WV go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Fayette County, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Fayette County, WV?
Fayette County, WV public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 11% (majority Black).

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