For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,164 students in Taylor County, WV.
The top-ranked public schools in Taylor County, WV are West Taylor Elementary School, Flemington Elementary School and Grafton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Taylor County, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Taylor County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 13% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Taylor County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Taylor Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
200 Morrow Cross Rd
Flemington, WV 26347
(304) 842-0490
Flemington, WV 26347
(304) 842-0490
Gr: PK-4 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
Flemington Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
824 Simpson Rd
Flemington, WV 26347
(304) 739-4749
Flemington, WV 26347
(304) 739-4749
Gr: PK-4 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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 Taylor County, WV?
The top-ranked public schools in Taylor County, WV include West Taylor Elementary School, Flemington Elementary School and Grafton High School.
How many public schools are located in Taylor County?
5 public schools are located in Taylor County.
What is the racial composition of students in Taylor County?
Taylor County public schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 13% (majority Black).
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