For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 5,759 students in Fayette County, WV (there are 8 private schools, serving 291 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Fayette County, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
The top ranked public schools in Fayette County, WV are Ansted Elementary School, Bradley Elementary School and Divide Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fayette County, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Fayette County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Fayette County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ansted Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
27 School St
Ansted, WV 25812
(304) 658-5961
Ansted, WV 25812
(304) 658-5961
Gr: PK-5 | 195 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Bradley Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
210 Bradley School Rd
Mount Hope, WV 25880
(304) 256-4605
Mount Hope, WV 25880
(304) 256-4605
Gr: PK-5 | 338 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Divide Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
334 Propps Rdg Rd
Lookout, WV 25868
(304) 574-1443
Lookout, WV 25868
(304) 574-1443
Gr: PK-5 | 198 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #44.
Meadow Bridge Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
804 Main St
Meadow Bridge, WV 25976
(304) 484-7914
Meadow Bridge, WV 25976
(304) 484-7914
Gr: PK-6 | 206 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #55.
Midland Trail High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
26719 Midland Trail
Hico, WV 25854
(304) 658-5184
Hico, WV 25854
(304) 658-5184
Gr: 6-12 | 631 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #66.
Oak Hill High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
350 W Oyler Ave
Oak Hill, WV 25901
(304) 469-3551
Oak Hill, WV 25901
(304) 469-3551
Gr: 9-12 | 1,089 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #77.
Meadow Bridge High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
870 Main St
Meadow Bridge, WV 25976
(304) 484-7917
Meadow Bridge, WV 25976
(304) 484-7917
Gr: 7-12 | 194 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #88.
Oak Hill Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
320 W Oyler Ave
Oak Hill, WV 25901
(304) 469-3711
Oak Hill, WV 25901
(304) 469-3711
Gr: 6-8 | 639 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
Fayette Institute Of Technology
Vocational School
300 W Oyler Ave
Oak Hill, WV 25901
(304) 469-2911
Oak Hill, WV 25901
(304) 469-2911
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
515 W Maple Ave
Fayetteville, WV 25840
(304) 574-0560
Fayetteville, WV 25840
(304) 574-0560
Gr: PK-8 | 558 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
262 W Oyler Ave
Oak Hill, WV 25901
(304) 465-3806
Oak Hill, WV 25901
(304) 465-3806
Gr: 3-5 | 536 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
308 W Oyler Avenue
Oak Hill, WV 25901
(304) 469-6661
Oak Hill, WV 25901
(304) 469-6661
Gr: PK-2 | 648 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
1 Greyhound Lane
Smithers, WV 25186
(304) 442-8284
Smithers, WV 25186
(304) 442-8284
Gr: PK-8 | 527 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Fayette County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
262 Oyler Avenue
Oak Hill, WV 25901
(304) 465-3806
Oak Hill, WV 25901
(304) 465-3806
Gr: PK-4
118 Church Street
Ansted, WV 25812
(304) 658-5170
Ansted, WV 25812
(304) 658-5170
Gr: 5-8 | 244 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rt. 41
Danese, WV 25831
(304) 438-6827
Danese, WV 25831
(304) 438-6827
Gr: PK-5 | 114 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
200 Wiseman Avenue
Fayetteville, WV 25840
(304) 574-1011
Fayetteville, WV 25840
(304) 574-1011
Gr: PK-6
515 West Maple Avenue
Fayetteville, WV 25840
(304) 574-0560
Fayetteville, WV 25840
(304) 574-0560
Gr: 7-12
135 High St
Fayetteville, WV 25840
(304) 574-2449
Fayetteville, WV 25840
(304) 574-2449
Gr: 5-8 | 250 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
5094 Gatewood Road
Fayetteville, WV 25840
(304) 574-2025
Fayetteville, WV 25840
(304) 574-2025
Gr: PK-4
1 Walnut And Jackson Street
Gauley Bridge, WV 25085
(304) 632-2661
Gauley Bridge, WV 25085
(304) 632-2661
Gr: K-5 | 48 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Po Box 579
Gauley Bridge, WV 25085
(304) 632-2511
Gauley Bridge, WV 25085
(304) 632-2511
Gr: 6-12 | 224 students Minority enrollment: 1%
Gene Spadaro Regional Juvenile Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
106 Martin Drive
Mount Hope, WV 25880
(304) 877-6904
Mount Hope, WV 25880
(304) 877-6904
Gr: 9-12 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 25%
514 5th Ave
Montgomery, WV 25136
(304) 442-4132
Montgomery, WV 25136
(304) 442-4132
Gr: 5-8 | 248 students Minority enrollment: 10%
408 Lincoln Street
Mount Hope, WV 25880
(304) 877-2891
Mount Hope, WV 25880
(304) 877-2891
Gr: PK-5
110 High School Dr
Mount Hope, WV 25880
(304) 877-2121
Mount Hope, WV 25880
(304) 877-2121
Gr: 5-12 | 302 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
510 Main St
Mount Hope, WV 25880
(304) 877-6641
Mount Hope, WV 25880
(304) 877-6641
Gr: 5-8 | 194 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
1 Mountainside Way, Box 9
Mount Olive, WV 25185
(304) 442-7213
Mount Olive, WV 25185
(304) 442-7213
Rt. 60
Lookout, WV 25868
(304) 574-0429
Lookout, WV 25868
(304) 574-0429
Gr: 5-8 | 165 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
103 Ingram Street
Oak Hill, WV 25901
(304) 469-3591
Oak Hill, WV 25901
(304) 469-3591
Gr: K-4 | 125 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
140 School Street
Oak Hill, WV 25901
(304) 469-4541
Oak Hill, WV 25901
(304) 469-4541
Gr: K-4 | 421 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rr 1 Box 420
Scarbro, WV 25917
(304) 469-4511
Scarbro, WV 25917
(304) 469-4511
Gr: PK-4 | 108 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Fayette County, WV?
The top ranked public schools in Fayette County, WV include Ansted Elementary School, Bradley Elementary School and Divide Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Fayette County?
14 public schools are located in Fayette County.
What percentage of students in Fayette County go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Fayette County are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Fayette County?
Fayette County public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 12% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Fayette County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Fayette County include: New River Primary vs. Fayetteville Pk-8, Fayetteville Pk-8 vs. New River Primary, Meadow Bridge High School vs. Midland Trail High School
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