For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,213 students in Summers County, WV (there are 1 private school, serving 104 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Summers County, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
The top-ranked public schools in Summers County, WV are Talcott Elementary School, Jumping Branch Elementary School and Hinton Area Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Summers County, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Summers County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% 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 Summers County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Talcott Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
133 Talcott School Rd
Talcott, WV 24981
(304) 466-6029
Talcott, WV 24981
(304) 466-6029
Gr: PK-5 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
Jumping Branch Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6617 Beech Run Rd
Jumping Branch, WV 25969
(304) 466-6005
Jumping Branch, WV 25969
(304) 466-6005
Gr: PK-5 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Hinton Area Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
121 Park Ave
Hinton, WV 25951
(304) 466-6024
Hinton, WV 25951
(304) 466-6024
Gr: PK-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
37 Bobcat Dr
Hinton, WV 25951
(304) 466-6040
Hinton, WV 25951
(304) 466-6040
Gr: 6-12 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Summers County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
400 Temple St
Hinton, WV 25951
(304) 466-6030
Hinton, WV 25951
(304) 466-6030
Gr: 6-8 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Summers County, WV?
The top-ranked public schools in Summers County, WV include Talcott Elementary School, Jumping Branch Elementary School and Hinton Area Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Summers County?
4 public schools are located in Summers County.
What percentage of students in Summers County go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Summers County are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Summers County?
Summers County 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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