Best 26143 West Virginia Public Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 866 students in 26143, WV.
The top-ranked public schools in 26143, WV are Wirt County Primary Center, Wirt County Middle School and Wirt County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 26143 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 26143, WV have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 13% (majority Black).

Best 26143, WV Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wirt County Primary Center
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
438 Schoolview Street
Elizabeth, WV 26143
(304) 275-4263
Gr: PK-4 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
Wirt County Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
426 Schoolview
Elizabeth, WV 26143
(304) 275-3977
Gr: 5-8 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Wirt County High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
431 Mulberry Street
Elizabeth, WV 26143
(304) 275-4241
Gr: 9-12 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 26143, WV?
The top-ranked public schools in 26143, WV include Wirt County Primary Center, Wirt County Middle School and Wirt County High School.
How many public schools are located in 26143?
3 public schools are located in 26143.
What is the racial composition of students in 26143?
26143 public schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 13% (majority Black).

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