Top 5 Best Mcdowell County Public Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,197 students in Mcdowell County, WV.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the West Virginia public elementary school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 38% statewide average). Elementary schools in Mcdowell County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public elementary school average of 11% (majority Black).

Best Mcdowell County Public Elementary Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fall River Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
13 Falcon Drive
Big Sandy, WV 24816
(304) 656-7665
Grades: PK-5
| 143 students
Rank: #22.
Sandy River Middle School
Math: 16% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Route 80
Avondale, WV 24811
(304) 938-2407
Grades: 6-8
| 238 students
Rank: #33.
Bradshaw Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
740 Mountaineer Highway
Bradshaw, WV 24817
(304) 967-7700
Grades: PK-5
| 252 students
Rank: #44.
Iaeger Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
182 Waters Street
Iaeger, WV 24844
(304) 938-2227
Grades: PK-5
| 240 students
Rank: #55.
Kimball Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
28631 Coal Heritage Road, Rout
Kimball, WV 24853
(304) 585-7570
Grades: PK-5
| 184 students
Rank: #66.
Southside K-8
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
13509 Rocket Boys Drive
War, WV 24892
(304) 875-2283
Grades: PK-8
| 319 students
Rank: #77.
Mount View High School
Math: 10% | Reading: 27%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
950 Mount View Road
Welch, WV 24801
(304) 436-2939
Grades: 6-12
| 590 students
Rank: #88.
Welch Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1235 Stewart Street
Welch, WV 24801
(304) 436-4645
Grades: PK-5
| 231 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Mcdowell County, WV

Mcdowell County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
230 Schoolhouse Road
Anawalt, WV 24808
(304) 383-4849
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Po Box 119
Bartley, WV 24813
(304) 967-7610
Grades: K-8
| 79 students
Road 9 - Off Route 16
Berwind, WV 24815
(304) 875-3416
Grades: PK-8
| 161 students
1 Owl's Nest Dr
War, WV 24892
(304) 875-2287
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Po Box 250
Gary, WV 24836
(304) 448-2445
Grades: PK-6
| 108 students
Waters St
Iaeger, WV 24844
(304) 938-2431
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Drawer V
Northfork, WV 24868
(304) 862-3331
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
960 Mount View Road
Welch, WV 24801
(304) 436-4657
Grades: 6-8
| 389 students
Drawer E
Maybeury, WV 24861
(304) 827-4205
Grades: PK-6
| 215 students
Main Street Route 16
War, WV 24892
(304) 875-2942
Grades: PK-8
| 371 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Mcdowell County, WV?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Mcdowell County, WV include Fall River Elementary School, Sandy River Middle School and Bradshaw Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Mcdowell County, WV?
8 public elementary schools are located in Mcdowell County, WV.
What is the racial composition of students in Mcdowell County, WV?
Mcdowell County, WV public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public elementary schools average of 11% (majority Black).

Recent Articles

Back to School: Getting Up to Date with Required Vaccinations
Back to School: Getting Up to Date with Required Vaccinations
Stay up to date on the current requirements for vaccinations for school-age children today, as well as some of the problems schools face when parents do not properly immunize their kids.
Teaching in Contemporary Times
Teaching in Contemporary Times
We explore why individuals choose teaching, illuminating intrinsic motivations, the influence of role models, the pursuit of lifelong learning, and the aspiration to impact society.
Public Schools in a Minute
January 27, 2024
Public Schools in a Minute
Explore the diverse world of public schools in a minute! Our brief overview provides a snapshot of the educational landscape, school districts, curriculum, and more. Get a quick glance at the big picture of K-12 education.