For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,178 students in Williamson, WV (there are 4 private schools, serving 242 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Williamson, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
The top-ranked public schools in Williamson, WV are Williamson Pk8, Tug Valley High School and Lenore Pk8 School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Williamson, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Williamson have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 13% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Williamson, WV (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Williamson Pk8
(Math: 30% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5 Parkway Dr
Williamson, WV 25661
(304) 235-2520
Williamson, WV 25661
(304) 235-2520
Gr: PK-8 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Tug Valley High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
50 Panther Blvd
Williamson, WV 25661
(304) 235-2266
Williamson, WV 25661
(304) 235-2266
Gr: 9-12 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Lenore Pk8 School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Ranger Ave
Williamson, WV 25661
(304) 475-5231
Williamson, WV 25661
(304) 475-5231
Gr: PK-8 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Williamson, West Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
801 Alderson St
Williamson, WV 25661
(304) 235-2518
Williamson, WV 25661
(304) 235-2518
Gr: 9-12 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Williamson, WV?
The top-ranked public schools in Williamson, WV include Williamson Pk8, Tug Valley High School and Lenore Pk8 School.
How many public schools are located in Williamson?
3 public schools are located in Williamson.
What percentage of students in Williamson go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in Williamson are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Williamson?
Williamson public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 13% (majority Black).
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