For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 3,591 students in Randolph County, WV (there are , serving 322 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 Wv Childrens Home. 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 41% 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 12% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Randolph County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Midland Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
150 Kennedy Dr
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9186
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9186
Grades: PK-5
| 168 students
Rank: #22.
Randolph County Alternative Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1425 S Davis Ave
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9157
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9157
Grades: 6-12
| 25 students
Rank: #33.
Wv Childrens Home
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
109 Maple Street
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 637-0278
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 637-0278
Grades: 8-12
| 13 students
Rank: #44.
North Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
410 Kennedy St
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9189
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9189
Grades: PK-5
| 189 students
Rank: #55.
Elkins High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Kennedy Dr
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9170
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9170
Grades: 9-12
| 740 students
Rank: #66.
Pickens Elementary/high School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
One Panther Place
Pickens, WV 26230
(304) 924-5525
Pickens, WV 26230
(304) 924-5525
Grades: PK-12
| 29 students
Rank: #77.
Jennings Randolph Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 Scott Ford Rd
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9181
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9181
Grades: PK-5
| 229 students
Rank: #88.
George Ward Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10007 Seneca Trail
Mill Creek, WV 26280
(304) 335-4975
Mill Creek, WV 26280
(304) 335-4975
Grades: PK-5
| 325 students
Rank: #99.
Elkins Third Ward Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
111 Nathan St
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9183
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9183
Grades: PK-5
| 299 students
Rank: #1010.
Coalton Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
278 Broadway Ave
Coalton, WV 26257
(304) 636-9164
Coalton, WV 26257
(304) 636-9164
Grades: PK-5
| 161 students
Rank: #1111.
Elkins Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
308 Robert E. Lee Avenue
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9176
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9176
Grades: 6-8
| 600 students
Rank: #1212.
Harman Elementary/high School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
22476 Allegheny Highway
Harman, WV 26270
(304) 227-4114
Harman, WV 26270
(304) 227-4114
Grades: PK-12
| 125 students
Rank: #1313.
Tygarts Valley Middle/high School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10189 Seneca Trl
Mill Creek, WV 26280
(304) 335-4575
Mill Creek, WV 26280
(304) 335-4575
Grades: 6-12
| 401 students
Rank: #1414.
Beverly Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
505 Main St
Beverly, WV 26253
(304) 636-9162
Beverly, WV 26253
(304) 636-9162
Grades: PK-5
| 243 students
Rank: #1515.
Elkins Mountain School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Bell Street
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 637-0313
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 637-0313
Grades: 8-11
| 44 students
Rank: n/an/a
Randolph Technical Center
Vocational School
200 Kennedy Dr
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9165
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9165
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Randolph County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Route 219/250 North
Dailey, WV 26259
(304) 338-4903
Dailey, WV 26259
(304) 338-4903
Grades: PK-5
| 72 students
Route 250 South
Huttonsville, WV 26273
(304) 335-2291
Huttonsville, WV 26273
(304) 335-2291
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rt 219s
Valley Head, WV 26294
(304) 339-4950
Valley Head, WV 26294
(304) 339-4950
Grades: K-5
| 26 students
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 Wv Childrens Home.
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 12% (majority Black).
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