For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,622 students in Mcdowell County, WV (there are 1 private school, serving 11 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Mcdowell County, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
The top ranked public schools in Mcdowell County, WV are Fall River Elementary School, Sandy River Middle School and Bradshaw Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mcdowell County, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Mcdowell County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the West Virginia public school average of 11% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Mcdowell County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fall River Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13 Falcon Drive
Big Sandy, WV 24816
(304) 656-7665
Big Sandy, WV 24816
(304) 656-7665
Grades: PK-5
| 143 students
Rank: #22.
Sandy River Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Route 80
Avondale, WV 24811
(304) 938-2407
Avondale, WV 24811
(304) 938-2407
Grades: 6-8
| 238 students
Rank: #33.
Bradshaw Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
740 Mountaineer Highway
Bradshaw, WV 24817
(304) 967-7700
Bradshaw, WV 24817
(304) 967-7700
Grades: PK-5
| 252 students
Rank: #44.
Iaeger Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
182 Waters Street
Iaeger, WV 24844
(304) 938-2227
Iaeger, WV 24844
(304) 938-2227
Grades: PK-5
| 240 students
Rank: #55.
Kimball Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
28631 Coal Heritage Road, Rout
Kimball, WV 24853
(304) 585-7570
Kimball, WV 24853
(304) 585-7570
Grades: PK-5
| 184 students
Rank: #66.
Southside K-8
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13509 Rocket Boys Drive
War, WV 24892
(304) 875-2283
War, WV 24892
(304) 875-2283
Grades: PK-8
| 319 students
Rank: #77.
Mount View High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
950 Mount View Road
Welch, WV 24801
(304) 436-2939
Welch, WV 24801
(304) 436-2939
Grades: 6-12
| 590 students
Rank: #88.
River View High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
512 Mountaineer Highway
Bradshaw, WV 24817
(304) 967-7480
Bradshaw, WV 24817
(304) 967-7480
Grades: 9-12
| 425 students
Rank: #99.
Welch Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1235 Stewart Street
Welch, WV 24801
(304) 436-4645
Welch, WV 24801
(304) 436-4645
Grades: PK-5
| 231 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mcdowell Career & Technology Center
Vocational School
1 Stadium Drive
Welch, WV 24801
(304) 436-3488
Welch, WV 24801
(304) 436-3488
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Mcdowell County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
230 Schoolhouse Road
Anawalt, WV 24808
(304) 383-4849
Anawalt, WV 24808
(304) 383-4849
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Po Box 119
Bartley, WV 24813
(304) 967-7610
Bartley, WV 24813
(304) 967-7610
Grades: K-8
| 79 students
Road 9 - Off Route 16
Berwind, WV 24815
(304) 875-3416
Berwind, WV 24815
(304) 875-3416
Grades: PK-8
| 161 students
1 Owl's Nest Dr
War, WV 24892
(304) 875-2287
War, WV 24892
(304) 875-2287
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Po Box 250
Gary, WV 24836
(304) 448-2445
Gary, WV 24836
(304) 448-2445
Grades: PK-6
| 108 students
Mcdowell County Alternative School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Drawer V
Northfork, WV 24868
(304) 862-3331
Northfork, WV 24868
(304) 862-3331
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
960 Mount View Road
Welch, WV 24801
(304) 436-4657
Welch, WV 24801
(304) 436-4657
Grades: 6-8
| 389 students
Drawer E
Maybeury, WV 24861
(304) 827-4205
Maybeury, WV 24861
(304) 827-4205
Grades: PK-6
| 215 students
Main Street Route 16
War, WV 24892
(304) 875-2942
War, WV 24892
(304) 875-2942
Grades: PK-8
| 371 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Mcdowell County, WV?
The top ranked public schools in Mcdowell County, WV include Fall River Elementary School, Sandy River Middle School and Bradshaw Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Mcdowell County, WV?
10 public schools are located in Mcdowell County, WV.
What percentage of students in Mcdowell County, WV go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Mcdowell County, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mcdowell County, WV?
Mcdowell County, WV public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the West Virginia public schools average of 11% (majority Black).
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