For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 181 students in Bud, WV.
The top-ranked public school in Bud, WV is Herndon Cons Elementary & Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bud, WV public school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Bud have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 13% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Bud, WV (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Herndon Cons Elementary & Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4456 Herndon Road
Bud, WV 24716
(304) 294-7668
Bud, WV 24716
(304) 294-7668
Gr: PK-8 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Bud, WV?
The top-ranked public schools in Bud, WV include Herndon Cons Elementary & Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Bud?
1 public schools are located in Bud.
What is the racial composition of students in Bud?
Bud public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 13% (majority Black).
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