For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 769 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 13% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 41% 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 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best 24801, WV Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Welch Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1235 Stewart St
Welch, WV 24801
(304) 436-4645
Welch, WV 24801
(304) 436-4645
Grades: PK-5
| 216 students
Rank: #22.
Mount View High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
950 Mount View Rd
Welch, WV 24801
(304) 436-2939
Welch, WV 24801
(304) 436-2939
Grades: 6-12
| 553 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mcdowell Career & Technology Center
Vocational School
1 Stadium Dr
Welch, WV 24801
(304) 436-3488
Welch, WV 24801
(304) 436-3488
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
24801, West Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
960 Mount View Road
Welch, WV 24801
(304) 436-4657
Welch, WV 24801
(304) 436-4657
Grades: 6-8
| 389 students
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?
3 public schools are located in 24801.
What is the racial composition of students in 24801?
24801 public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public schools average of 12% (majority Black).
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