For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 3,988 students in Mineral County, WV (there are 1 private school, serving 113 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Mineral County, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
The top ranked public schools in Mineral County, WV are Burlington Primary, Fountain Primary School and Frankfort High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mineral County, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Mineral County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Mineral County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Burlington Primary
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10474 Upper Patterson Creek Rd
Burlington, WV 26710
(304) 289-3073
Burlington, WV 26710
(304) 289-3073
Gr: PK-4 | 103 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Fountain Primary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
289 Fountain School Rd
Keyser, WV 26726
(304) 788-4215
Keyser, WV 26726
(304) 788-4215
Gr: PK-4 | 112 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Frankfort High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
393 Falcon Way
Ridgeley, WV 26753
(304) 726-4767
Ridgeley, WV 26753
(304) 726-4767
Gr: 9-12 | 476 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Frankfort Intermediate School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
284 Intermediate Dr
Fort Ashby, WV 26719
(304) 298-3616
Fort Ashby, WV 26719
(304) 298-3616
Gr: PK-4 | 284 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #55.
Burlington Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
161 Hope Lane
Burlington, WV 26710
(304) 289-6018
Burlington, WV 26710
(304) 289-6018
Gr: K-12 | 24 students Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
New Creek Primary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
85 New Creek School Rd
New Creek, WV 26743
(304) 788-4249
New Creek, WV 26743
(304) 788-4249
Gr: PK-4 | 97 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #77.
Frankfort Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
356 Golden Dr
Ridgeley, WV 26753
(304) 726-4339
Ridgeley, WV 26753
(304) 726-4339
Gr: 5-8 | 499 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #88.
Keyser High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
328 One Tornado Way
Keyser, WV 26726
(304) 788-4230
Keyser, WV 26726
(304) 788-4230
Gr: 9-12 | 662 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #99.
Elk Garden School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
86 Elk Garden Hwy
Elk Garden, WV 26717
(304) 446-5141
Elk Garden, WV 26717
(304) 446-5141
Gr: PK-4 | 72 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1010.
Keyser Primary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1123 Harley O Staggers Dr
Keyser, WV 26726
(304) 788-4508
Keyser, WV 26726
(304) 788-4508
Gr: PK-4 | 556 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1111.
Keyser Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
879 Harley O Staggers Dr
Keyser, WV 26726
(304) 788-4220
Keyser, WV 26726
(304) 788-4220
Gr: 5-8 | 689 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
44 Fort Ashby Primary School S
Fort Ashby, WV 26719
(304) 298-3632
Fort Ashby, WV 26719
(304) 298-3632
Gr: PK-2 | 226 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Rank: n/an/a
Mineral County Alternative Program
Alternative School
89 Baker Pl
Keyser, WV 26726
(304) 788-4213
Keyser, WV 26726
(304) 788-4213
Gr: 1-12 | 8 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
Mineral County Technical Center
Vocational School
981 Harley O Staggers Dr
Keyser, WV 26726
(304) 788-4240
Keyser, WV 26726
(304) 788-4240
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
71 Wiley Ford School Rd
Wiley Ford, WV 26767
(304) 738-0400
Wiley Ford, WV 26767
(304) 738-0400
Gr: PK-2 | 180 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Mineral County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Mineral County, WV?
The top ranked public schools in Mineral County, WV include Burlington Primary, Fountain Primary School and Frankfort High School.
How many public schools are located in Mineral County?
16 public schools are located in Mineral County.
What percentage of students in Mineral County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Mineral County are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mineral County?
Mineral County public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 12% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Mineral County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Mineral County include: Frankfort High School vs. Keyser High School, Keyser High School vs. Frankfort High School, Wiley Ford Primary School vs. Frankfort Intermediate School
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