Best 26385 West Virginia Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 715 students in 26385, WV.
The top ranked public schools in 26385, WV are Lost Creek Elementary School, South Harrison Middle School and South Harrison High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 26385 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 26385, WV have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 12% (majority Black).

Best 26385, WV Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lost Creek Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2919 Hawk Hwy
Lost Creek, WV 26385
(304) 326-7040
Gr: PK-5 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
South Harrison Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3003 Hawk Hwy
Lost Creek, WV 26385
(304) 326-7460
Gr: 6-8 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
South Harrison High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3073 Hawk Hwy
Lost Creek, WV 26385
(304) 326-7440
Gr: 9-12 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 26385, WV?
The top ranked public schools in 26385, WV include Lost Creek Elementary School, South Harrison Middle School and South Harrison High School.
How many public schools are located in 26385?
3 public schools are located in 26385.
What is the racial composition of students in 26385?
26385 public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 12% (majority Black).

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