Top Putnam County Public Schools
- For the 2020-21 school year, there are 23 public schools in Putnam County, WV, serving 9,654 students. Putnam County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in West Virginia.
- Putnam County, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Putnam County have an average ranking in the top 5% of West Virginia public schools.
- The top ranked public schools in Putnam County, WV are West Teays Elementary School, Scott Teays Elementary School and Winfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 10% (majority Black).
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the West Virginia public school average of 15:1.
Top Putnam County Public Schools (2020-21)
- School (Math/Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- West Teays Elementary School Math: 76% | Reading: 73%
Rank: Top 1%3676 Teays Valley Road
Hurricane, WV 25526
(304) 757-6711
Grades: PK-5 | 529 students
- Scott Teays Elementary School Math: 76% | Reading: 63%
Rank: Top 5%6153 Teays Valley Road
Scott Depot, WV 25560
(304) 757-7279
Grades: PK-5 | 475 students
- Winfield Elementary School Math: 61% | Reading: 69%
Rank: Top 10%75 Wall Street
Winfield, WV 25213
(304) 586-2565
Grades: PK-5 | 527 students
- Rock Branch Elementary School Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank: Top 10%4616 1st Avenue
Nitro, WV 25143
(304) 755-1443
Grades: PK-5 | 222 students
- Confidence Elementary School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank: Top 10%8786 Mclane Pike
Liberty, WV 25124
(304) 586-2041
Grades: PK-5 | 182 students
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- Winfield Middle School Math: 60% | Reading: 58%
Rank: Top 10%11883 Winfield Road
Winfield, WV 25213
(304) 586-3072
Grades: 6-8 | 604 students
- Eastbrook Elementary School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank: Top 20%2092 Bills Creek Road
Winfield, WV 25213
(304) 755-9835
Grades: PK-5 | 257 students
- Hurricane Town Elementary School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank: Top 20%300 Harbour Lane
Hurricane, WV 25526
(304) 562-3610
Grades: PK-5 | 374 students
- Hurricane High School Math: 45% | Reading: 64%
Rank: Top 20%3350 Teays Valley Road
Hurricane, WV 25526
(304) 562-3991
Grades: 9-12 | 1,265 student
- Winfield High School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank: Top 20%11268 Winfield Road
Winfield, WV 25213
(304) 586-3279
Grades: 9-12 | 849 students
- Hometown Elementary School Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank: Top 20%107 School Lane
Red House, WV 25168
(304) 586-2395
Grades: PK-5 | 62 students
- Conner Street Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank: Top 30%445 Conner Street
Hurricane, WV 25526
(304) 562-9351
Grades: PK-5 | 371 students
- Hurricane Middle School Math: 56% | Reading: 51%
Rank: Top 30%518 Midland Trail
Hurricane, WV 25526
(304) 562-9271
Grades: 6-8 | 1,013 student
- Mountain View Elementary School Math: 52% | Reading: 48%
Rank: Top 30%3967 Teays Valley Road
Hurricane, WV 25526
(304) 757-5667
Grades: PK-5 | 429 students
- Lakeside Elementary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank: Top 30%2554 Us Rt 60
Hurricane, WV 25526
(304) 562-3630
Grades: PK-5 | 252 students
- Poca Middle School Math: 42% | Reading: 52%
Rank: Top 30%2884 Charleston Road
Poca, WV 25159
(304) 755-7343
Grades: 6-8 | 317 students
- Poca Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank: Top 50%2986 Charleston Road
Poca, WV 25159
(304) 755-7561
Grades: PK-5 | 297 students
- Buffalo Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank: Top 50%19005 Buffalo Road
Buffalo, WV 25033
(304) 937-2651
Grades: PK-5 | 230 students
- Poca High School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank: Top 50%#1 Dot Way
Poca, WV 25159
(304) 755-5001
Grades: 9-12 | 517 students
- George Washington Middle School Math: 42% | Reading: 43%
Rank: Top 50%331 Eleanor Circle
Eleanor, WV 25070
(304) 586-2875
Grades: 6-8 | 294 students
- George Washington Elementary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank: Top 50%409 Eleanor Circle
Eleanor, WV 25070
(304) 586-2184
Grades: PK-5 | 247 students
- Buffalo High School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank: Top 50%19005 Charleston Road
Buffalo, WV 25033
(304) 937-2661
Grades: 9-12 | 341 students
- Putnam Career & Technical Center Vocational School300 Roosevelt Bldv
Eleanor, WV 25070
(304) 586-3494
Grades: 9-12 | n/a student
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