For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,432 students in Wirt County, WV.
The top-ranked public schools in Wirt County, WV are Wirt County Primary Center, Wirt County Middle School and Wirt County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wirt County, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Wirt County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public school average of 13% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Wirt County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wirt County Primary Center
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
438 Schoolview Street
Elizabeth, WV 26143
(304) 275-4263
Elizabeth, WV 26143
(304) 275-4263
Gr: PK-4 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
Wirt County Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
426 Schoolview
Elizabeth, WV 26143
(304) 275-3977
Elizabeth, WV 26143
(304) 275-3977
Gr: 5-8 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Wirt County High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
431 Mulberry Street
Elizabeth, WV 26143
(304) 275-4241
Elizabeth, WV 26143
(304) 275-4241
Gr: 9-12 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
135 Lewis Rast Road
Palestine, WV 26160
(803) 490-7001
Palestine, WV 26160
(803) 490-7001
Gr: PK-K | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Wirt County, WV?
The top-ranked public schools in Wirt County, WV include Wirt County Primary Center, Wirt County Middle School and Wirt County High School.
How many public schools are located in Wirt County?
4 public schools are located in Wirt County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wirt County?
Wirt County public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public schools average of 13% (majority Black).
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