For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 350 students in Cowen, WV.
The top-ranked public school in Cowen, WV is Glade Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cowen, WV public school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Cowen have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 0% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Cowen, WV (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Glade Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
25 Mill St
Cowen, WV 26206
(304) 226-5353
Cowen, WV 26206
(304) 226-5353
Gr: PK-6 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Cowen, West Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
25 Mill Street
Cowen, WV 26206
(304) 226-5353
Cowen, WV 26206
(304) 226-5353
Gr: 5-8 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Cowen, WV?
The top-ranked public schools in Cowen, WV include Glade Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Cowen?
1 public schools are located in Cowen.
What is the racial composition of students in Cowen?
Cowen public schools minority enrollment is 0% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 12% (majority Black).
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