For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 961 students in Hinton, WV.
The top-ranked public school in Hinton, WV is Hinton Area Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hinton, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Hinton have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Hinton, WV (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hinton Area Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
121 Park Ave
Hinton, WV 25951
(304) 466-6024
Hinton, WV 25951
(304) 466-6024
Gr: PK-5 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
37 Bobcat Dr
Hinton, WV 25951
(304) 466-6040
Hinton, WV 25951
(304) 466-6040
Gr: 6-12 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Hinton, West Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
400 Temple St
Hinton, WV 25951
(304) 466-6030
Hinton, WV 25951
(304) 466-6030
Gr: 6-8 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Hinton, WV?
The top-ranked public schools in Hinton, WV include Hinton Area Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Hinton?
2 public schools are located in Hinton.
What is the racial composition of students in Hinton?
Hinton public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 12% (majority Black).
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