For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 789 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 42% 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 13% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Fort Gay, WV (2026)
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 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 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 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Fort Gay, West Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
8600 Orchard Street
Fort Gay, WV 25514
(304) 648-5488
Fort Gay, WV 25514
(304) 648-5488
Gr: PK-5
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 13% (majority Black).
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