For the 2025 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 Elementary School and Ripley High 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 34% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 32%), 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fairplain Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
51 Panther Dr
Ripley, WV 25271
(304) 372-7340
Ripley, WV 25271
(304) 372-7340
Grades: PK-5
| 168 students
Rank: #22.
Ripley Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
404 2nd Ave
Ripley, WV 25271
(304) 372-7345
Ripley, WV 25271
(304) 372-7345
Grades: PK-5
| 583 students
Rank: #33.
Ripley High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2 School St
Ripley, WV 25271
(304) 372-7355
Ripley, WV 25271
(304) 372-7355
Grades: 9-12
| 788 students
Rank: #44.
Ripley Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 W School St
Ripley, WV 25271
(304) 372-7350
Ripley, WV 25271
(304) 372-7350
Grades: 6-8
| 570 students
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 Elementary School and Ripley High 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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