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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Mercer County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 27 public schools serving 8,526 students in Mercer County, WV (there are 2 private schools, serving 211 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Mercer County, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
The top-ranked public schools in Mercer County, WV are Athens Elementary School, Melrose Elementary School and Glenwood School (K-8). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mercer 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 39% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Mercer County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public school average of 13% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Mercer County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Athens Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
205 S State Street
Athens, WV 24712
(304) 384-9229
Gr: PK-5 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Melrose Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2121 Athens Rd
Princeton, WV 24739
(304) 425-3757
Gr: K-5 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Glenwood School (K-8)
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1734 Glenwood Park Rd
Princeton, WV 24739
(304) 425-5970
Gr: K-8 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Oakvale School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2503 Goodwins Chapel Rd
Princeton, WV 24739
(304) 898-2541
Gr: PK-5 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Princeton Senior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1321 Stafford Dr
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 425-8101
Gr: 9-12 | 925 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Lashmeet/matoaka Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5709 Matoaka Rd
Matoaka, WV 24736
(304) 467-8282
Gr: PK-5 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Spanishburg
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8544 Beckley Road
Spanishburg, WV 25922
(304) 425-5854
Gr: PK-5 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #88.
Mercer Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1200 Mercer St
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 425-3160
Gr: 3-5 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #99.
Straley Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
810 Straley Ave
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 425-3173
Gr: 3-5 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1010.
Pikeview Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3550 Eads Mill Rd
Princeton, WV 24739
(304) 384-3600
Gr: 6-8 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1111.
Pikeview High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3566 Eads Mill Rd
Princeton, WV 24739
(304) 384-7586
Gr: 9-12 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1212.
Bluewell Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
205 Bluewell School Rd
Bluefield, WV 24701
(304) 589-5057
Gr: PK-5 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1313.
Brushfork Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
140 Brushfork School Rd
Bluefield, WV 24701
(304) 325-7066
Gr: K-5 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1414.
Sun Valley Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5281 Hinton Road
Lerona, WV 25971
(304) 384-7441
Gr: PK-5 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1515.
Princeton Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
300 N Johnston St
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 425-7517
Gr: 6-8 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1616.
Bluefield High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
535 W Cumberland Rd
Bluefield, WV 24701
(304) 325-9116
Gr: 9-12 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1717.
Montcalm Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
838 Rock Rd
Rock, WV 24747
(304) 589-5202
Gr: PK-6 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1818.
Bluefield Intermediate School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1301 Southview Dr
Bluefield, WV 24701
(304) 327-8339
Gr: 3-5 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1919.
Bluefield Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2002 Stadium Dr
Bluefield, WV 24701
(304) 325-2481
Gr: 6-8 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #2020.
Mountain Valley Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
977 Blue Prince Rd
Bluefield, WV 24701
(304) 324-7316
Gr: PK-5 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #2121.
Montcalm High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5366 Simmons River Rd
Rock, WV 24747
(304) 589-3719
Gr: 7-12 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
Bluefield Primary School
673 West Cumberland Road
Bluefield, WV 24701
(304) 327-6217
Gr: PK-2 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
Compass Virtual Academy
Alternative School
1403 Honaker Ave.
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 487-1551
Gr: K-12 | 42 students Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
Mercer County Technical Education Center
Vocational School
1397 Stafford Dr
Princeton, WV 24739
(304) 425-9551
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Princeton Primary School
180 Tiger Dr
Princeton, WV 24739
(304) 487-3904
Gr: K-2 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
Silver Springs Early Learning Center
731 Cove Street
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 425-4251
Gr: PK | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
Timberwood Elementary School
6079 Airport Road
Bluefield, WV 24701
(304) 487-1551

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Mercer County, WV?
The top-ranked public schools in Mercer County, WV include Athens Elementary School, Melrose Elementary School and Glenwood School (K-8).
How many public schools are located in Mercer County?
25 public schools are located in Mercer County.
What percentage of students in Mercer County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Mercer County are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mercer County?
Mercer County public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public schools average of 13% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Mercer County are often viewed compared to one another?

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