For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 153 students in Paw Paw, WV.
The top-ranked public schools in Paw Paw, WV are Paw Paw Elementary School and Paw Paw High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Paw Paw, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Paw Paw have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the West Virginia public school average of 13% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Paw Paw, WV (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paw Paw Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
60 Pirate Circle
Paw Paw, WV 25434
(304) 947-7425
Paw Paw, WV 25434
(304) 947-7425
Gr: K-6 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Paw Paw High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
60 Pirate Circle
Paw Paw, WV 25434
(304) 947-7425
Paw Paw, WV 25434
(304) 947-7425
Gr: 7-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Paw Paw, WV?
The top-ranked public schools in Paw Paw, WV include Paw Paw Elementary School and Paw Paw High School.
How many public schools are located in Paw Paw?
2 public schools are located in Paw Paw.
What is the racial composition of students in Paw Paw?
Paw Paw public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the West Virginia public schools average of 13% (majority Black).
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