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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Berkeley County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 34 public schools serving 20,056 students in Berkeley County, WV (there are 4 private schools, serving 782 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Berkeley County, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
The top-ranked public schools in Berkeley County, WV are Burke Street Elementary School, Tomahawk Intermediate School and Rosemont Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Berkeley County, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Berkeley County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the West Virginia public school average of 13% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Berkeley County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Burke Street Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
422 W Burke St
Martinsburg, WV 25401
(304) 267-3525
Gr: PK-3 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Tomahawk Intermediate School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6665 Hedgesville Rd
Hedgesville, WV 25427
(304) 754-3171
Gr: 3-5 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Rosemont Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
301 S Alabama Ave
Martinsburg, WV 25401
(304) 263-3560
Gr: PK-3 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Potomack Intermediate School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5308 Williamsport Pike
Martinsburg, WV 25404
(304) 274-6592
Gr: 3-5 | 871 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #55.
Inwood Primary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7864 Winchester Ave
Inwood, WV 25428
(304) 229-1990
Gr: PK-2 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #66.
Musselman High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
126 Excellence Way
Inwood, WV 25428
(304) 229-1950
Gr: 9-12 | 1,725 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #77.
Hedgesville Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
334 School House Dr
Hedgesville, WV 25427
(304) 754-3313
Gr: 6-8 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #88.
Winchester Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
650 Winchester Ave
Martinsburg, WV 25401
(304) 267-3570
Gr: PK-3 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #99.
Mountain Ridge Intermediate
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2691 Gerrardstown Rd
Gerrardstown, WV 25420
(304) 229-6791
Gr: 3-5 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1010.
Hedgesville High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
109 Ridge Rd N
Hedgesville, WV 25427
(304) 754-3354
Gr: 9-12 | 1,346 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1111.
Spring Mills High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
499 Campus Dr
Martinsburg, WV 25404
(304) 274-5141
Gr: 9-12 | 1,544 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1212.
Bunker Hill Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
58 Happy School Ave
Bunker Hill, WV 25413
(304) 229-1980
Gr: PK-3 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1313.
Musselman Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
105 Pride Ave
Bunker Hill, WV 25413
(304) 229-1965
Gr: 6-8 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1414.
Berkeley Heights Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
726 Hack Wilson Way
Martinsburg, WV 25401
(304) 263-3520
Gr: PK-2 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1515.
Spring Mills Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
255 Campus Dr
Martinsburg, WV 25404
(304) 274-5030
Gr: 6-8 | 945 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1616.
Mill Creek Intermediate School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8785 Winchester Ave
Bunker Hill, WV 25413
(304) 229-4570
Gr: 3-5 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1717.
Martinsburg High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
701 S Queen St
Martinsburg, WV 25401
(304) 267-3530
Gr: 9-12 | 1,505 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1818.
Pleasant View Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
10500 Martinsburg Rd
Hedgesville, WV 25427
(304) 258-2606
Gr: K-5 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1919.
Martinsburg South Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
150 Bulldog Blvd
Martinsburg, WV 25401
(304) 267-3542
Gr: 6-8 | 787 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2020.
Orchard View Intermediate School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1455 Delmar Orchard Rd
Martinsburg, WV 25403
(304) 263-4143
Gr: 3-5 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2121.
Valley View Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
140 Nadenbousch Ln
Martinsburg, WV 25405
(304) 229-1970
Gr: PK-2 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #2222.
Mountain Ridge Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2771 Gerrardstown Rd
Gerrardstown, WV 25420
(304) 229-8833
Gr: 6-8 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #2323.
Eagle School Intermediate
(Math: 22% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
730 Eagle School Rd
Martinsburg, WV 25404
(304) 263-0422
Gr: 3-5 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #2424.
Martinsburg North Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
250 East Rd
Martinsburg, WV 25404
(304) 267-3540
Gr: 6-8 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
Back Creek Valley Elementary School
1962 Back Creek Valley Rd
Hedgesville, WV 25427
(304) 229-1975
Gr: PK-2 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Bedington Elementary School
149 Bedington Rd
Martinsburg, WV 25404
(304) 274-2523
Gr: PK-2 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
Gerrardstown Elementary School
15 Dominion Rd
Gerrardstown, WV 25420
(304) 229-1985
Gr: PK-2 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
Hedgesville Elementary School
88 School House Dr
Hedgesville, WV 25427
(304) 754-3341
Gr: PK-2 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
James Rumsey Technical Institute
Vocational School
3274 Hedgesville Rd
Martinsburg, WV 25403
(304) 754-7925
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Marlowe Elementary School
9580 Williamsport Pike
Falling Waters, WV 25419
(304) 274-2291
Gr: PK-2 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
Opequon Elementary School
395 East Rd
Martinsburg, WV 25404
(304) 267-3550
Gr: PK-2 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
Pikeside Transitional School
Alternative School
3635 Winchester Ave
Martinsburg, WV 25405
(304) 267-3555
Gr: K-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
Spring Mills Primary
401 Campus Dr
Martinsburg, WV 25404
(304) 274-5892
Gr: PK-2 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
Tuscarora Elementary School
2000 Tavern Rd
Martinsburg, WV 25401
(304) 267-3565
Gr: PK-2 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Berkeley County, WV?
The top-ranked public schools in Berkeley County, WV include Burke Street Elementary School, Tomahawk Intermediate School and Rosemont Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Berkeley County?
35 public schools are located in Berkeley County.
What percentage of students in Berkeley County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Berkeley County are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Berkeley County?
Berkeley County public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the West Virginia public schools average of 13% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Berkeley County are often viewed compared to one another?

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