Mineral County Schools

36 Baker Place
Keyser, WV 26726
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 3,931 students in Mineral County Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
Public Schools in Mineral County Schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 13% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (WV)
# Schools
12 Schools
683 Schools
# Students
3,931 Students
242,375 Students
# Teachers
306 Teachers
18,101 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Mineral County Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 56 school districts in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WV)
#42 out of 57 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
29%
34%
34%
41%
24%
28%
(21-22)
97%
91%
(2022-23)
29.6%
33.8%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.14
0.23
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
1%
3%
% Black
3%
4%
% White
93%
87%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,531 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,227. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,005 is less than the state median of $15,388. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (WV)
Total Revenue
$57 MM
$3,933 MM
Spending
$51 MM
$3,730 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,531
$16,227
Spending / Student
$13,005
$15,388

Best Mineral County Schools Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Burlington Primary
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10474 Upper Patterson Creek Rd
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:
7/
10
Top 50%
289 Fountain School Rd
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:
6/
10
Top 50%
393 Falcon Way
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:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
85 New Creek School Rd
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:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
356 Golden Dr
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:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
328 One Tornado Way
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:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
86 Elk Garden Hwy
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:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1123 Harley O Staggers Dr
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:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
879 Harley O Staggers Dr
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
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
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
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Mineral County Schools?
Mineral County Schools manages 12 public schools serving 3,931 students.
What is the rank of Mineral County Schools?
Mineral County Schools is ranked #43 out of 56 school districts in West Virginia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Mineral County Schools?
93% of Mineral County Schools students are White, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mineral County Schools?
Mineral County Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the West Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Mineral County Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,005 is less than the state median of $15,388. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 12 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,931 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : 97% (Btm 50% in WV)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

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