For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 850 students in Fort Gay, WV.
The top ranked public schools in Fort Gay, WV are Tolsia High School and Fort Gay Pre K-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fort Gay, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Fort Gay have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Fort Gay, WV (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tolsia High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Rebel Dr
Fort Gay, WV 25514
(304) 648-5566
Fort Gay, WV 25514
(304) 648-5566
Gr: 9-12 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Fort Gay Pre K-8
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Viking Dr
Fort Gay, WV 25514
(304) 648-5404
Fort Gay, WV 25514
(304) 648-5404
Gr: PK-8 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Fort Gay, West Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Corner Of Court & Vancouver
Fort Gay, WV 25514
(304) 648-5404
Fort Gay, WV 25514
(304) 648-5404
Gr: 6-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Fort Gay, WV?
The top ranked public schools in Fort Gay, WV include Tolsia High School and Fort Gay Pre K-8.
How many public schools are located in Fort Gay?
2 public schools are located in Fort Gay.
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Gay?
Fort Gay public schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 12% (majority Black).
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