For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,109 students in 25271, WV (there are 1 private school, serving 72 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 25271, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
The top-ranked public schools in 25271, WV are Fairplain Elementary School, Ripley Middle School and Ripley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 25271 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 25271, WV have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best 25271, WV Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fairplain Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
51 Panther Dr
Ripley, WV 25271
(304) 372-7340
Ripley, WV 25271
(304) 372-7340
Gr: PK-5 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
Ripley Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 W School St
Ripley, WV 25271
(304) 372-7350
Ripley, WV 25271
(304) 372-7350
Gr: 6-8 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Ripley Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
404 2nd Ave
Ripley, WV 25271
(304) 372-7345
Ripley, WV 25271
(304) 372-7345
Gr: PK-5 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Ripley High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2 School St
Ripley, WV 25271
(304) 372-7355
Ripley, WV 25271
(304) 372-7355
Gr: 9-12 | 788 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 25271, WV?
The top-ranked public schools in 25271, WV include Fairplain Elementary School, Ripley Middle School and Ripley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 25271?
4 public schools are located in 25271.
What percentage of students in 25271 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 25271 are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in 25271?
25271 public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 12% (majority Black).
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