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Best Fayette County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 5,759 students in Fayette County, WV (there are 7 private schools, serving 357 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Fayette County, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
The top-ranked public schools in Fayette County, WV are Ansted Elementary School, Bradley Elementary School and Divide Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fayette 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 36% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Fayette County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 13% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Fayette County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ansted Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
27 School St
Ansted, WV 25812
(304) 658-5961
Gr: PK-5 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Bradley Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
210 Bradley School Rd
Mount Hope, WV 25880
(304) 256-4605
Gr: PK-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Divide Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
334 Propps Rdg Rd
Lookout, WV 25868
(304) 574-1443
Gr: PK-5 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Midland Trail High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
26719 Midland Trail
Hico, WV 25854
(304) 658-5184
Gr: 6-12 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #55.
Oak Hill High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
350 W Oyler Ave
Oak Hill, WV 25901
(304) 469-3551
Gr: 9-12 | 1,057 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
Oak Hill Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
320 W Oyler Ave
Oak Hill, WV 25901
(304) 469-3711
Gr: 6-8 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
Fayette Institute Of Technology
Vocational School
300 W Oyler Ave
Oak Hill, WV 25901
(304) 469-2911
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Fayetteville Pk-8
515 W Maple Ave
Fayetteville, WV 25840
(304) 574-0560
Gr: PK-8 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
Meadow Bridge Regional School
870 Main Street
Meadow Bridge, WV 25976
(304) 484-7917
Gr: PK-12 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
New River Intermediate
262 W Oyler Ave
Oak Hill, WV 25901
(304) 465-3806
Gr: 3-5 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
New River Primary
308 W Oyler Avenue
Oak Hill, WV 25901
(304) 469-6661
Gr: PK-2 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
Valley Pk-8
1 Greyhound Lane
Smithers, WV 25186
(304) 442-8284
Gr: PK-8 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Fayette County, WV?
The top-ranked public schools in Fayette County, WV include Ansted Elementary School, Bradley Elementary School and Divide Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Fayette County?
14 public schools are located in Fayette County.
What percentage of students in Fayette County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Fayette County are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Fayette County?
Fayette County public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 13% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Fayette County are often viewed compared to one another?

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