For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 899 students in 26143, WV.
The top ranked public schools in 26143, WV are Wirt County Primary Center, Wirt County Middle School and Wirt County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 26143 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 26143, WV have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best 26143, WV Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wirt County Primary Center
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
438 Schoolview Street
Elizabeth, WV 26143
(304) 275-4263
Elizabeth, WV 26143
(304) 275-4263
Grades: PK-4
| 350 students
Rank: #22.
Wirt County Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
426 Schoolview
Elizabeth, WV 26143
(304) 275-3977
Elizabeth, WV 26143
(304) 275-3977
Grades: 5-8
| 263 students
Rank: #33.
Wirt County High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
431 Mulberry Street
Elizabeth, WV 26143
(304) 275-4241
Elizabeth, WV 26143
(304) 275-4241
Grades: 9-12
| 286 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 26143, WV?
The top ranked public schools in 26143, WV include Wirt County Primary Center, Wirt County Middle School and Wirt County High School.
How many public schools are located in 26143?
3 public schools are located in 26143.
What is the racial composition of students in 26143?
26143 public schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 12% (majority Black).
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