For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 934 students in Gilmer County, WV (there are 1 private school, serving 10 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Gilmer County, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
The top ranked public schools in Gilmer County, WV are Gilmer County High School, Leading Creek Elementary School and Gilmer County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gilmer 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 38% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Gilmer County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 11% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Gilmer County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gilmer County High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Pine Street
Glenville, WV 26351
(304) 462-7960
Glenville, WV 26351
(304) 462-7960
Grades: 6-12
| 446 students
Rank: #22.
Leading Creek Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15300 Us Highway 33w
Linn, WV 26384
(304) 462-7127
Linn, WV 26384
(304) 462-7127
Grades: PK-6
| 134 students
Rank: #33.
Gilmer County Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
99 Fairground Road
Glenville, WV 26351
(304) 462-7338
Glenville, WV 26351
(304) 462-7338
Grades: PK-5
| 354 students
Gilmer County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
454 Vanhorn Drive
Glenville, WV 26351
(304) 462-7338
Glenville, WV 26351
(304) 462-7338
Grades: PK-6
| 221 students
Headstart (Closed 2018)
Magnet School
1365 Sycamore Run Road
Glenville, WV 26351
(304) 462-7422
Glenville, WV 26351
(304) 462-7422
Grades: PK-12
| 1 students
10223 Us Highway 33 West
Normantown, WV 25267
(304) 462-8035
Normantown, WV 25267
(304) 462-8035
Grades: PK-6
| 126 students
65 School House Hill
Sand Fork, WV 26430
(304) 462-7605
Sand Fork, WV 26430
(304) 462-7605
Grades: PK-6
| 118 students
3093 Wv Highway 47w
Troy, WV 26443
(304) 462-8655
Troy, WV 26443
(304) 462-8655
Grades: PK-6
| 92 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Gilmer County, WV?
The top ranked public schools in Gilmer County, WV include Gilmer County High School, Leading Creek Elementary School and Gilmer County Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Gilmer County, WV?
3 public schools are located in Gilmer County, WV.
What percentage of students in Gilmer County, WV go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Gilmer County, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Gilmer County, WV?
Gilmer County, WV public schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 11% (majority Black).
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