For the 2025 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 8,604 students in Putnam County, WV (there are 3 private schools, serving 528 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Putnam County, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%). Putnam County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in West Virginia.
The top ranked public schools in Putnam County, WV are West Teays Elementary School, Winfield Elementary School and Winfield Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Putnam County, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Putnam County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Putnam County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Teays Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3676 Teays Valley Road
Hurricane, WV 25526
(304) 757-6711
Hurricane, WV 25526
(304) 757-6711
Grades: PK-5
| 465 students
Rank: #22.
Winfield Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
75 Wall St
Winfield, WV 25213
(304) 586-2565
Winfield, WV 25213
(304) 586-2565
Grades: PK-5
| 533 students
Rank: #33.
Winfield Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11883 Winfield Rd
Winfield, WV 25213
(304) 586-3072
Winfield, WV 25213
(304) 586-3072
Grades: 6-8
| 523 students
Rank: #44.
Scott Teays Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6153 Teays Valley Rd
Scott Depot, WV 25560
(304) 757-6750
Scott Depot, WV 25560
(304) 757-6750
Grades: PK-5
| 464 students
Rank: #55.
Hurricane Town Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
300 Harbour Ln
Hurricane, WV 25526
(304) 562-3610
Hurricane, WV 25526
(304) 562-3610
Grades: PK-5
| 296 students
Rank: #66.
Eastbrook Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2092 Bills Creek Rd
Winfield, WV 25213
(304) 755-9835
Winfield, WV 25213
(304) 755-9835
Grades: PK-5
| 267 students
Rank: #77.
Winfield High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11268 Winfield Rd
Winfield, WV 25213
(304) 586-3279
Winfield, WV 25213
(304) 586-3279
Grades: 9-12
| 792 students
Rank: #88.
Hurricane Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
518 Midland Trl
Hurricane, WV 25526
(304) 562-0549
Hurricane, WV 25526
(304) 562-0549
Grades: 6-8
| 838 students
Rank: #99.
Hurricane High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3350 Teays Valley Rd
Hurricane, WV 25526
(304) 562-1729
Hurricane, WV 25526
(304) 562-1729
Grades: 9-12
| 1,228 students
Rank: #1010.
Poca Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2884 Charleston Rd
Poca, WV 25159
(304) 755-4675
Poca, WV 25159
(304) 755-4675
Grades: 6-8
| 297 students
Rank: #1111.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3967 Teays Valley Rd
Hurricane, WV 25526
(304) 757-5666
Hurricane, WV 25526
(304) 757-5666
Grades: PK-5
| 453 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Conner Street Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
445 Conner St
Hurricane, WV 25526
(304) 562-2452
Hurricane, WV 25526
(304) 562-2452
Grades: PK-5
| 337 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
George Washington Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
409 Eleanor Circle
Eleanor, WV 25070
(304) 586-2184
Eleanor, WV 25070
(304) 586-2184
Grades: PK-5
| 214 students
Rank: #1414.
Buffalo Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
19366 Buffalo Rd
Buffalo, WV 25033
(304) 937-2651
Buffalo, WV 25033
(304) 937-2651
Grades: PK-5
| 192 students
Rank: #1515.
Confidence Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8786 Mclane Pike
Liberty, WV 25124
(304) 586-2041
Liberty, WV 25124
(304) 586-2041
Grades: PK-5
| 106 students
Rank: #1616.
Lakeside Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2554 U.s. Rout 60
Hurricane, WV 25526
(304) 562-3630
Hurricane, WV 25526
(304) 562-3630
Grades: PK-5
| 171 students
Rank: #1717.
Poca Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Route 62 2986 Charleston Rd.
Poca, WV 25159
(304) 755-6942
Poca, WV 25159
(304) 755-6942
Grades: PK-5
| 291 students
Rank: #1818.
Buffalo High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
19005 Charleston Road
Buffalo, WV 25033
(304) 937-2661
Buffalo, WV 25033
(304) 937-2661
Grades: 9-12
| 376 students
Rank: #1919.
George Washington Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Route 62n, 400 Roosevelt Blvd.
Eleanor, WV 25070
(304) 586-2875
Eleanor, WV 25070
(304) 586-2875
Grades: 6-8
| 284 students
Rank: #2020.
Poca High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Dot Way
Poca, WV 25159
(304) 755-3951
Poca, WV 25159
(304) 755-3951
Grades: 9-12
| 432 students
Rank: #2121.
Hometown Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Route 62 107 School Lane
Red House, WV 25168
(304) 586-0746
Red House, WV 25168
(304) 586-0746
Grades: PK-5
| 45 students
Rank: n/an/a
Putnam Career & Technical Center
Vocational School
300 Roosevelt Blvd.
Eleanor, WV 25070
(304) 586-3494
Eleanor, WV 25070
(304) 586-3494
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Putnam County, WV?
The top ranked public schools in Putnam County, WV include West Teays Elementary School, Winfield Elementary School and Winfield Middle School. Putnam County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in West Virginia.
How many public schools are located in Putnam County?
22 public schools are located in Putnam County.
What percentage of students in Putnam County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Putnam County are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Putnam County?
Putnam County public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 12% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Putnam County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Putnam County include: Hurricane High School vs. Winfield High School, Mountain View Elementary School vs. West Teays Elementary School, Winfield High School vs. Hurricane High School
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