For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,451 students in Sophia, WV (there are 2 private schools, serving 78 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Sophia, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
The top-ranked public schools in Sophia, WV are Ridgeview Elementary School, Independence Middle School and Independence High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sophia, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Sophia have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 13% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Sophia, WV (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ridgeview Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
388 Water Tank Hill Road
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-4572
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-4572
Gr: PK-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Independence Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 Independence Rd
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-4542
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-4542
Gr: 6-8 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Independence High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
850 Independence Rd
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-3228
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-3228
Gr: 9-12 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Sophia, West Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Sophia Alternative Education Learning Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
Po Box 338
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-4392
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-4392
Gr: 7-12 | 102 students Minority enrollment: 38%
200 Mills Avenue
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-4541
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-4541
Gr: PK-5 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Sophia, WV?
The top-ranked public schools in Sophia, WV include Ridgeview Elementary School, Independence Middle School and Independence High School.
How many public schools are located in Sophia?
3 public schools are located in Sophia.
What percentage of students in Sophia go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Sophia are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sophia?
Sophia public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 13% (majority Black).
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