For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 961 students in Hinton, WV.
The top ranked public school in Hinton, WV is Hinton Area Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hinton, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Hinton have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Hinton, WV (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hinton Area Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
121 Park Ave
Hinton, WV 25951
(304) 466-6024
Hinton, WV 25951
(304) 466-6024
Gr: PK-5 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
37 Bobcat Dr
Hinton, WV 25951
(304) 466-6040
Hinton, WV 25951
(304) 466-6040
Gr: 6-12 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Hinton, West Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
400 Temple St
Hinton, WV 25951
(304) 466-6030
Hinton, WV 25951
(304) 466-6030
Gr: 6-8 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hinton, WV?
The top ranked public schools in Hinton, WV include Hinton Area Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Hinton?
2 public schools are located in Hinton.
What is the racial composition of students in Hinton?
Hinton public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 12% (majority Black).
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