For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 267 students in Brenton, WV.
The top-ranked public school in Brenton, WV is Baileysville Elementary & Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brenton, WV public school have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Brenton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 13% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Brenton, WV (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Baileysville Elementary & Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11618 R. D. Bailey Highway
Brenton, WV 24818
(304) 732-6399
Brenton, WV 24818
(304) 732-6399
Gr: PK-8 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Brenton, WV?
The top-ranked public schools in Brenton, WV include Baileysville Elementary & Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Brenton?
1 public schools are located in Brenton.
What is the racial composition of students in Brenton?
Brenton public schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 13% (majority Black).
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