For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 942 students in Tucker County, WV.
The top-ranked public schools in Tucker County, WV are Tucker County High School, Davis Thomas Elementary Middle School and Tucker Valley Elementary Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tucker County, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Tucker County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 13% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Tucker County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tucker County High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
116 Mountain Lion Way
Hambleton, WV 26269
(304) 478-2651
Hambleton, WV 26269
(304) 478-2651
Gr: 9-12 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Davis Thomas Elementary Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
426 Second Street
Thomas, WV 26292
(304) 463-4422
Thomas, WV 26292
(304) 463-4422
Gr: PK-8 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Tucker Valley Elementary Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
81 Tucker Valley School Rd
Hambleton, WV 26269
(304) 478-3606
Hambleton, WV 26269
(304) 478-3606
Gr: PK-8 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Tucker County, WV?
The top-ranked public schools in Tucker County, WV include Tucker County High School, Davis Thomas Elementary Middle School and Tucker Valley Elementary Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Tucker County?
3 public schools are located in Tucker County.
What is the racial composition of students in Tucker County?
Tucker County public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 13% (majority Black).
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