For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 307 students in Paden City, WV.
The top-ranked public schools in Paden City, WV are Paden City High School and Paden City Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Paden City, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Paden City have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 13% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Paden City, WV (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paden City High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 N 4th Ave
Paden City, WV 26159
(304) 337-2266
Paden City, WV 26159
(304) 337-2266
Gr: 7-12 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Paden City Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
510 N 2nd Ave
Paden City, WV 26159
(304) 337-2221
Paden City, WV 26159
(304) 337-2221
Gr: PK-6 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Paden City, WV?
The top-ranked public schools in Paden City, WV include Paden City High School and Paden City Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Paden City?
2 public schools are located in Paden City.
What is the racial composition of students in Paden City?
Paden City public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 13% (majority Black).
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