For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,151 students in 26416, WV (there are 1 private school, serving 25 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 26416, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
The top-ranked public schools in 26416, WV are Philippi Elementary School, Philip Barbour High School Complex and Philippi Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 26416 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 26416, WV have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 13% (majority Black).
Best 26416, WV Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Philippi Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
547 Cherry Hill Rd
Philippi, WV 26416
(304) 457-4229
Philippi, WV 26416
(304) 457-4229
Gr: PK-4 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Philip Barbour High School Complex
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
99 Horseshoe Dr
Philippi, WV 26416
(304) 457-1360
Philippi, WV 26416
(304) 457-1360
Gr: 9-12 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Philippi Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
611 Cherry Hill Rd
Philippi, WV 26416
(304) 457-2999
Philippi, WV 26416
(304) 457-2999
Gr: 5-8 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 26416, WV?
The top-ranked public schools in 26416, WV include Philippi Elementary School, Philip Barbour High School Complex and Philippi Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 26416?
3 public schools are located in 26416.
What percentage of students in 26416 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 26416 are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in 26416?
26416 public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 13% (majority Black).
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