For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,083 students in Barbour County, WV (there are 1 private school, serving 25 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Barbour County, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
The top-ranked public schools in Barbour County, WV are Junior Elementary School, Belington Middle School and Philippi Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barbour County, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Barbour County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 13% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Barbour County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Junior Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
49 West 1st Street
Junior, WV 26275
(304) 823-1200
Junior, WV 26275
(304) 823-1200
Gr: PK-4 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Belington Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
469 Morgantown Pike
Belington, WV 26250
(303) 823-1281
Belington, WV 26250
(303) 823-1281
Gr: 5-8 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Philippi Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
547 Cherry Hill Rd
Philippi, WV 26416
(304) 457-4229
Philippi, WV 26416
(304) 457-4229
Gr: PK-4 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Philip Barbour High School Complex
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
99 Horseshoe Dr
Philippi, WV 26416
(304) 457-1360
Philippi, WV 26416
(304) 457-1360
Gr: 9-12 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Belington Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
471 Morgantown Pike
Belington, WV 26250
(304) 823-1411
Belington, WV 26250
(304) 823-1411
Gr: PK-4 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #66.
Kasson Elementarymiddle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
19 Kasson Rd
Moatsville, WV 26405
(304) 457-1485
Moatsville, WV 26405
(304) 457-1485
Gr: PK-8 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #77.
Philippi Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
611 Cherry Hill Rd
Philippi, WV 26416
(304) 457-2999
Philippi, WV 26416
(304) 457-2999
Gr: 5-8 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Barbour County, WV?
The top-ranked public schools in Barbour County, WV include Junior Elementary School, Belington Middle School and Philippi Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Barbour County?
7 public schools are located in Barbour County.
What percentage of students in Barbour County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Barbour County are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Barbour County?
Barbour County public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 13% (majority Black).
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