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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Putnam County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 8,604 students in Putnam County, WV (there are 3 private schools, serving 581 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Putnam County, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%). Putnam County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in West Virginia.
The top-ranked public schools in Putnam County, WV are West Teays Elementary School, Winfield Elementary School and Scott Teays Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Putnam County, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Putnam County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 13% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Putnam County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Teays Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3676 Teays Valley Road
Hurricane, WV 25526
(304) 757-6711
Gr: PK-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Winfield Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
75 Wall St
Winfield, WV 25213
(304) 586-2565
Gr: PK-5 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Scott Teays Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6153 Teays Valley Rd
Scott Depot, WV 25560
(304) 757-6750
Gr: PK-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Eastbrook Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2092 Bills Creek Rd
Winfield, WV 25213
(304) 755-9835
Gr: PK-5 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Winfield Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
11883 Winfield Rd
Winfield, WV 25213
(304) 586-3072
Gr: 6-8 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Hurricane Town Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
300 Harbour Ln
Hurricane, WV 25526
(304) 562-3610
Gr: PK-5 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #77.
Hurricane Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
518 Midland Trl
Hurricane, WV 25526
(304) 562-0549
Gr: 6-8 | 821 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #88.
George Washington Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
409 Eleanor Circle
Eleanor, WV 25070
(304) 586-2184
Gr: PK-5 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #99.
Poca Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2884 Charleston Rd
Poca, WV 25159
(304) 755-4675
Gr: 6-8 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #1010.
Winfield High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11268 Winfield Rd
Winfield, WV 25213
(304) 586-3279
Gr: 9-12 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Buffalo Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
19366 Buffalo Rd
Buffalo, WV 25033
(304) 937-2651
Gr: PK-5 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Conner Street Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
445 Conner St
Hurricane, WV 25526
(304) 562-2452
Gr: PK-5 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1313.
Confidence Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8786 Mclane Pike
Liberty, WV 25124
(304) 586-2041
Gr: PK-5 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #1414.
Hurricane High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3350 Teays Valley Rd
Hurricane, WV 25526
(304) 562-1729
Gr: 9-12 | 1,141 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1515.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3967 Teays Valley Rd
Hurricane, WV 25526
(304) 757-5666
Gr: PK-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1616.
Lakeside Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2554 U.s. Rout 60
Hurricane, WV 25526
(304) 562-3630
Gr: PK-5 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #1717.
Hometown Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Route 62 107 School Lane
Red House, WV 25168
(304) 586-0746
Gr: PK-5 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1818.
Poca Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2986 Charleston Rd
Poca, WV 25159
(304) 755-6942
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1919.
Poca High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Dot Way
Poca, WV 25159
(304) 755-3951
Gr: 9-12 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #2020.
Buffalo High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
19005 Charleston Road
Buffalo, WV 25033
(304) 937-2661
Gr: 9-12 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #2121.
George Washington Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Roosevelt Blvd.
Eleanor, WV 25070
(304) 586-2875
Gr: 6-8 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
Putnam Career & Technical Center
Vocational School
300 Roosevelt Blvd.
Eleanor, WV 25070
(304) 586-3494
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Putnam County, WV?
How many public schools are located in Putnam County?
22 public schools are located in Putnam County.
What percentage of students in Putnam County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Putnam County are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Putnam County?
Putnam County public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 13% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Putnam County are often viewed compared to one another?

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