For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 832 students in Calhoun County, WV (there are 1 private school, serving 53 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Calhoun County, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
The top ranked public schools in Calhoun County, WV are Pleasant Hill School, Arnoldsburg School and Calhoun Middle/high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Calhoun County, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Calhoun County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Calhoun County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pleasant Hill School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3254 N Calhoun Hwy
Grantsville, WV 26147
(304) 354-6022
Grantsville, WV 26147
(304) 354-6022
Gr: PK-4 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Arnoldsburg School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
90 Spring Run Rd
Arnoldsburg, WV 25234
(304) 655-8616
Arnoldsburg, WV 25234
(304) 655-8616
Gr: PK-4 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Calhoun Middle/high School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
50 Underwood Cir
Mount Zion, WV 26151
(304) 354-6148
Mount Zion, WV 26151
(304) 354-6148
Gr: 5-12 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
Calhoun-gilmer Career Center
Vocational School
5260 E Little Kanawha Hwy
Grantsville, WV 26147
(304) 354-6151
Grantsville, WV 26147
(304) 354-6151
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Calhoun County, WV?
The top ranked public schools in Calhoun County, WV include Pleasant Hill School, Arnoldsburg School and Calhoun Middle/high School.
How many public schools are located in Calhoun County?
4 public schools are located in Calhoun County.
What percentage of students in Calhoun County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Calhoun County are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Calhoun County?
Calhoun County public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 12% (majority Black).
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