For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 832 students in Calhoun County, WV.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the West Virginia public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Calhoun County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of West Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public elementary school average of 13% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Calhoun County (2026-27)
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 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
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 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 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 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Calhoun County, WV?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Calhoun County, WV include Pleasant Hill School, Arnoldsburg School and Calhoun Middle/high School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Calhoun County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Calhoun County.
What is the racial composition of students in Calhoun County?
Calhoun County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public elementary schools average of 13% (majority Black).
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