For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,631 students in Grant County, WV (there are 2 private schools, serving 19 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Grant County, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
The top-ranked public schools in Grant County, WV are Maysville Elementary School, Petersburg Elementary School and Petersburg High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grant County, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Grant County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 13% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Grant County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maysville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7 Elementary School Dr Ste 1
Maysville, WV 26833
(304) 749-7441
Maysville, WV 26833
(304) 749-7441
Gr: PK-6 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #22.
Petersburg Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
333 Rig St
Petersburg, WV 26847
(304) 257-1110
Petersburg, WV 26847
(304) 257-1110
Gr: PK-6 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Petersburg High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
207 Viking Drive
Petersburg, WV 26847
(304) 257-1444
Petersburg, WV 26847
(304) 257-1444
Gr: 7-12 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Union Educational Complex
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
52 Tiger Drive
Mount Storm, WV 26739
(304) 693-7612
Mount Storm, WV 26739
(304) 693-7612
Gr: PK-12 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
South Branch Vocational School
Vocational School
401 Pierpont St
Petersburg, WV 26847
(304) 257-1331
Petersburg, WV 26847
(304) 257-1331
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Grant County, WV?
The top-ranked public schools in Grant County, WV include Maysville Elementary School, Petersburg Elementary School and Petersburg High School.
How many public schools are located in Grant County?
5 public schools are located in Grant County.
What percentage of students in Grant County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Grant County are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Grant County?
Grant County public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 13% (majority Black).
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