For the 2026 school year, there are 12 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 42% 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 13% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Mineral County (2026)
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 | 90 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 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
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 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #55.
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 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #66.
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 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #77.
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 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #88.
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 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #99.
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 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
111 Rocket Place
Ridgeley, WV 26753
(304) 726-4014
Ridgeley, WV 26753
(304) 726-4014
Gr: PK-4 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
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: K-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
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
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 13% (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
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