For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,208 students in 26456, WV.
The top-ranked public schools in 26456, WV are Doddridge County Elementary School, Doddridge County High School and Doddridge County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 26456 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 26456, WV have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 13% (majority Black).
Best 26456, WV Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Doddridge County Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
182 Doddridge County School Rd
West Union, WV 26456
(304) 873-3294
West Union, WV 26456
(304) 873-3294
Gr: 1-4 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
Doddridge County High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
79 Bulldog Dr
West Union, WV 26456
(304) 873-2521
West Union, WV 26456
(304) 873-2521
Gr: 9-12 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Doddridge County Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
65 Doddridge County School Rd
West Union, WV 26456
(304) 873-2390
West Union, WV 26456
(304) 873-2390
Gr: 5-8 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: n/an/a
289 Smithton Rd
West Union, WV 26456
(304) 873-3955
West Union, WV 26456
(304) 873-3955
Gr: PK-K | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 26456, WV?
The top-ranked public schools in 26456, WV include Doddridge County Elementary School, Doddridge County High School and Doddridge County Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 26456?
4 public schools are located in 26456.
What is the racial composition of students in 26456?
26456 public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 13% (majority Black).
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