Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::offsetGet($offset) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetGet(mixed $offset): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 106 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::offsetSet($offset, $value) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetSet(mixed $offset, mixed $value): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 115 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::offsetUnset($offset) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetUnset(mixed $offset): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 130 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::current() should either be compatible with Iterator::current(): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 48 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::next() should either be compatible with Iterator::next(): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 56 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::rewind() should either be compatible with Iterator::rewind(): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 80 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Drivers\Memcached\Item::jsonSerialize() should either be compatible with JsonSerializable::jsonSerialize(): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Core/Item/ItemExtendedTrait.php on line 438 Best Public Schools in Randolph County (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Randolph County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 3,591 students in Randolph County, WV (there are 5 private schools, serving 335 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Randolph County, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
The top-ranked public schools in Randolph County, WV are Midland Elementary School, Randolph County Alternative Center and North Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Randolph County, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Randolph County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 13% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Randolph County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Midland Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
150 Kennedy Dr
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9186
Gr: PK-5 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Randolph County Alternative Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1425 S Davis Ave
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9157
Gr: K-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
North Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
410 Kennedy St
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9189
Gr: PK-5 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Elkins High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Kennedy Dr
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9170
Gr: 9-12 | 747 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Pickens Elementary/high School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
One Panther Place
Pickens, WV 26230
(304) 924-5525
Gr: PK-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #66.
Jennings Randolph Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Scott Ford Rd
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9181
Gr: PK-5 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #77.
George Ward Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
10007 Seneca Trail
Mill Creek, WV 26280
(304) 335-4975
Gr: PK-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #88.
Elkins Third Ward Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
111 Nathan St
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9183
Gr: PK-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #99.
Coalton Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
278 Broadway Ave
Coalton, WV 26257
(304) 636-9164
Gr: PK-5 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1010.
Elkins Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
308 Robert E. Lee Avenue
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9176
Gr: 6-8 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1111.
Harman Elementary/high School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
22476 Allegheny Highway
Harman, WV 26270
(304) 227-4114
Gr: PK-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #1212.
Tygarts Valley Middle/high School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
10189 Seneca Trl
Mill Creek, WV 26280
(304) 335-4575
Gr: 6-12 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #1313.
Beverly Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
505 Main St
Beverly, WV 26253
(304) 636-9162
Gr: PK-5 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
Randolph Technical Center
Vocational School
200 Kennedy Dr
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9195
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Randolph County, WV?
The top-ranked public schools in Randolph County, WV include Midland Elementary School, Randolph County Alternative Center and North Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Randolph County?
16 public schools are located in Randolph County.
What percentage of students in Randolph County go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Randolph County are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Randolph County?
Randolph County public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 13% (majority Black).

Recent Articles

AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
Explore whether schools should assess student AI use, the benefits, risks, and what responsible AI report cards could look like in 2026.
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
Learn how school cell phone bans work in 2026, why districts are adopting them, and what parents should expect.
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Explore the latest 2026 trends, research, and strategies shaping parental involvement in public schools and student success.

Quick Links

School Search Tools:
School by Type (WV):
Private & Boarding Schools:
State Links:

Most Popular Articles

Cell Phones in Class? Many Schools are Saying Yes
Cell Phones in Class? Many Schools are Saying Yes
 West Virginia Top-Ranked Public Schools
West Virginia Top-Ranked Public Schools
Changing Demographics Will Alter the Diversity of Public Schools
Changing Demographics Will Alter the Diversity of Public Schools
 10 Major Challenges Facing Public Schools
10 Major Challenges Facing Public Schools
 School Uniforms Debate in 2026: Evidence, Costs, Outcomes
School Uniforms Debate in 2026: Evidence, Costs, Outcomes

More Articles

Opinion
Public School Jobs
About Public Schools
Scholarships
Parenting and Learning Issues