For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,508 students in Barbour County, WV.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Barbour County, WV are Junior Elementary School, Belington Middle School and Philippi Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barbour County, WV public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the West Virginia public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Barbour County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the West Virginia public elementary school average of 11% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Barbour County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Junior Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
49 West 1st St.
Junior, WV 26275
(304) 823-1200
Junior, WV 26275
(304) 823-1200
Grades: PK-4
| 102 students
Rank: #22.
Belington Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
469 Morgantown Pike
Belington, WV 26250
(304) 823-1281
Belington, WV 26250
(304) 823-1281
Grades: 5-8
| 259 students
Rank: #33.
Philippi Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
547 Cherry Hill Road
Philippi, WV 26416
(304) 457-4229
Philippi, WV 26416
(304) 457-4229
Grades: PK-4
| 386 students
Rank: #44.
Kasson Elementary/middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
19 Kasson Road
Moatsville, WV 26405
(304) 457-1485
Moatsville, WV 26405
(304) 457-1485
Grades: PK-8
| 181 students
Rank: #55.
Belington Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
471 Morgantown Pike
Belington, WV 26250
(304) 823-1411
Belington, WV 26250
(304) 823-1411
Grades: PK-4
| 283 students
Rank: #66.
Philippi Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
611 Cherry Hill Road
Philippi, WV 26416
(304) 457-2999
Philippi, WV 26416
(304) 457-2999
Grades: 5-8
| 297 students
Barbour County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Volga Century Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Magnet School
Rr 1 Box 12-s
Volga, WV 26238
(304) 457-3239
Volga, WV 26238
(304) 457-3239
Grades: K-4
| 36 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Barbour County, WV?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Barbour County, WV include Junior Elementary School, Belington Middle School and Philippi Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Barbour County, WV?
6 public elementary schools are located in Barbour County, WV.
What is the racial composition of students in Barbour County, WV?
Barbour County, WV public elementary schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the West Virginia public elementary schools average of 11% (majority Black).
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