For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,601 students in Upshur County, WV (there are 1 private school, serving 99 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Upshur County, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
The top ranked public schools in Upshur County, WV are Tennerton Elementary School, French Creek Elementary School and Washington District Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Upshur County, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Upshur County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% 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 Public Schools in Upshur County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tennerton Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
167 Gawthrop Rd
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-1278
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-1278
Gr: PK-5 | 304 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
French Creek Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7619 Route 20 South Rd
French Creek, WV 26218
(304) 924-6381
French Creek, WV 26218
(304) 924-6381
Gr: PK-5 | 229 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Rank: #33.
Washington District Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5078 Tallmansville Rd
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-6599
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-6599
Gr: PK-5 | 121 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #44.
Rock Cave Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12292 Route 20 South Rd
Rock Cave, WV 26234
(304) 924-6969
Rock Cave, WV 26234
(304) 924-6969
Gr: PK-5 | 147 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #55.
Buckhannon Academy Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
16 College Ave
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-3310
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-3310
Gr: PK-5 | 517 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Hodgesville Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
918 Teter Rd
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-3212
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-3212
Gr: PK-5 | 163 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #77.
Buckhannon Upshur High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
270 Bu Dr
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-3720
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-3720
Gr: 9-12 | 1,120 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #88.
B-u Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
553 Route 20 South Rd
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-1520
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-1520
Gr: 6-8 | 742 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #99.
Union Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
481 Heavner Grove Rd
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-1394
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-1394
Gr: PK-5 | 258 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Rank: n/an/a
Fred W Eberle Tech Center
Vocational School
208 Morton Ave
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-1259
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-1259
Gr: 10-12
Upshur County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2 College Ave
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-3310
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-3310
Gr: PK-2 | 351 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
18 College Ave.
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 304-5813
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 304-5813
Gr: 3-5 | 283 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
5 Baxter St
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-2401
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-2401
Gr: 3-5 | 53 students Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Upshur County, WV?
The top ranked public schools in Upshur County, WV include Tennerton Elementary School, French Creek Elementary School and Washington District Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Upshur County?
10 public schools are located in Upshur County.
What percentage of students in Upshur County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Upshur County are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Upshur County?
Upshur County 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).
Which public schools in Upshur County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Upshur County include: Tennerton Elementary School vs. Buckhannon Academy Elementary School, Buckhannon Academy Elementary School vs. Tennerton Elementary School
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