For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,551 students in Mingo County, WV (there are 4 private schools, serving 242 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Mingo County, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
The top-ranked public schools in Mingo County, WV are Kermit Pre K8, Williamson Pk8 and Matewan Pk8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mingo County, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Mingo County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 13% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Mingo County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kermit Pre K8
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 Blue Devil Ln
Kermit, WV 25674
(304) 393-4130
Kermit, WV 25674
(304) 393-4130
Gr: PK-8 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Williamson Pk8
(Math: 30% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5 Parkway Dr
Williamson, WV 25661
(304) 235-2520
Williamson, WV 25661
(304) 235-2520
Gr: PK-8 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Matewan Pk8
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Chambers St
Matewan, WV 25678
(304) 426-4719
Matewan, WV 25678
(304) 426-4719
Gr: PK-8 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Tug Valley High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
50 Panther Blvd
Williamson, WV 25661
(304) 235-2266
Williamson, WV 25661
(304) 235-2266
Gr: 9-12 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #55.
Lenore Pk8 School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Ranger Ave
Williamson, WV 25661
(304) 475-5231
Williamson, WV 25661
(304) 475-5231
Gr: PK-8 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #66.
Gilbert Pk8
(Math: 26% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Lion Dr
Gilbert, WV 25621
(304) 664-8197
Gilbert, WV 25621
(304) 664-8197
Gr: PK-8 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #77.
Mingo Central Comprehensive High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 King Coal Highway
Delbarton, WV 25670
(304) 426-6603
Delbarton, WV 25670
(304) 426-6603
Gr: 9-12 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #88.
Dingess Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
495 Messenger Branch
Dingess, WV 25671
(304) 752-7036
Dingess, WV 25671
(304) 752-7036
Gr: PK-5 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #99.
Burch Pk8
(Math: 23% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
275 Bulldog Blvd
Delbarton, WV 25670
(304) 475-2700
Delbarton, WV 25670
(304) 475-2700
Gr: PK-8 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
Mingo County Extended Learning Center
Vocational School
165 Bulldog Blvd
Delbarton, WV 25670
(304) 475-3347
Delbarton, WV 25670
(304) 475-3347
Gr: AE
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Mingo County, WV?
The top-ranked public schools in Mingo County, WV include Kermit Pre K8, Williamson Pk8 and Matewan Pk8.
How many public schools are located in Mingo County?
10 public schools are located in Mingo County.
What percentage of students in Mingo County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Mingo County are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mingo County?
Mingo County public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 13% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Mingo County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Mingo County include: Burch Pk8 vs. Williamson Pk8, Tug Valley High School vs. Mingo Central Comprehensive High School, Williamson Pk8 vs. Mingo Central Comprehensive High School
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