For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,631 students in Grant County, WV (there are 3 private schools, serving 24 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Grant County, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
The top ranked public schools in Grant County, WV are Maysville Elementary School, Petersburg Elementary School and Petersburg High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grant County, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Grant County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Grant County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Maysville Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7 Elementary School Dr Ste 1
Maysville, WV 26833
(304) 749-7441
Maysville, WV 26833
(304) 749-7441
Grades: PK-6
| 205 students
Rank: #22.
Petersburg Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
333 Rig St
Petersburg, WV 26847
(304) 257-1110
Petersburg, WV 26847
(304) 257-1110
Grades: PK-6
| 644 students
Rank: #33.
Petersburg High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
207 Viking Drive
Petersburg, WV 26847
(304) 257-1444
Petersburg, WV 26847
(304) 257-1444
Grades: 7-12
| 589 students
Rank: #44.
Union Educational Complex
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
52 Tiger Drive
Mount Storm, WV 26739
(304) 693-7612
Mount Storm, WV 26739
(304) 693-7612
Grades: PK-12
| 193 students
Rank: n/an/a
South Branch Vocational School
Vocational School
401 Pierpont St
Petersburg, WV 26847
(304) 257-1331
Petersburg, WV 26847
(304) 257-1331
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Grant County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Hc 33 Box 1060
Petersburg, WV 26847
(304) 257-1220
Petersburg, WV 26847
(304) 257-1220
Grades: 1-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Grant County, WV?
The top ranked public schools in Grant County, WV include Maysville Elementary School, Petersburg Elementary School and Petersburg High School.
How many public schools are located in Grant County?
5 public schools are located in Grant County.
What percentage of students in Grant County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Grant County are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Grant County?
Grant County public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 12% (majority Black).
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