Best 24801 West Virginia Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 710 students in 24801, WV.
The top-ranked public schools in 24801, WV are Welch Elementary School and Mount View High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 24801 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 24801, WV have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public school average of 13% (majority Black).

Best 24801, WV Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Welch Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1235 Stewart St
Welch, WV 24801
(304) 436-4645
Gr: PK-5 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Mount View High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
950 Mount View Rd
Welch, WV 24801
(304) 436-2939
Gr: 6-12 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
895 Mount View Road
Welch, WV 24801
(304) 436-8441
Rank: n/an/a
Mcdowell Career & Technology Center
Vocational School
1 Stadium Drive
Welch, WV 24801
(304) 436-3488
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 24801, WV?
The top-ranked public schools in 24801, WV include Welch Elementary School and Mount View High School.
How many public schools are located in 24801?
4 public schools are located in 24801.
What is the racial composition of students in 24801?
24801 public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public schools average of 13% (majority Black).

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