For the 2025 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 41% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 41% 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 12% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Wirt County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-4
| 350 students
Rank: #22.
Wirt County Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
426 Schoolview
Elizabeth, WV 26143
(304) 275-3977
Elizabeth, WV 26143
(304) 275-3977
Grades: 5-8
| 263 students
Rank: #33.
Wirt County High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
431 Mulberry Street
Elizabeth, WV 26143
(304) 275-4241
Elizabeth, WV 26143
(304) 275-4241
Grades: 9-12
| 286 students
Rank: n/an/a
135 Lewis Rast Road
Palestine, WV 26160
(803) 490-7001
Palestine, WV 26160
(803) 490-7001
Grades: PK-K
| 533 students
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 12% (majority Black).
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