For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,759 students in Grafton, WV.
The top-ranked public schools in Grafton, WV are Grafton High School, Taylor County Middle School and Anna Jarvis Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grafton, 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 38% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Grafton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 13% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Grafton, WV (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grafton High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 Yates Ave
Grafton, WV 26354
(304) 265-3046
Grafton, WV 26354
(304) 265-3046
Gr: 9-12 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Taylor County Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
670 Spring Hills Rd
Grafton, WV 26354
(304) 265-0722
Grafton, WV 26354
(304) 265-0722
Gr: 5-8 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Anna Jarvis Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
650 N Pike St
Grafton, WV 26354
(304) 265-4090
Grafton, WV 26354
(304) 265-4090
Gr: PK-4 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Grafton, WV?
The top-ranked public schools in Grafton, WV include Grafton High School, Taylor County Middle School and Anna Jarvis Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Grafton?
3 public schools are located in Grafton.
What is the racial composition of students in Grafton?
Grafton public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 13% (majority Black).
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