These are some of the top-rated public schools in West Virginia based on a variety of measures. Find out more about GreatSchools ratings.
Academic Summary
Are the schools in West Virginia offering opportunity for all students, or are some kids being left behind? Successful states are working to close the achievement gap.
Largest School Districts in West Virginia
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Kanawha County Schools
23,864 students | CHARLESTON, WV
Grades PK, K-12 | 72 schools -
Berkeley County Schools
19,856 students | MARTINSBURG, WV
Grades PK, K-12 | 33 schools -
Wood County Schools
11,663 students | PARKERSBURG, WV
Grades PK, K-12 | 27 schools -
Cabell County Schools
11,473 students | HUNTINGTON, WV
Grades PK, K-12 | 29 schools -
Monongalia County Schools
11,297 students | MORGANTOWN, WV
Grades PK, K-12 | 21 schools
Reviews From Schools in West Virginia
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Harpers Ferry Middle School
Teacher
September 14, 2025
This school is an absolute disaster. The building looks like it’s rotting away, with every hallway feeling like it could collapse at any moment. It’s not just old—it’s unsafe.
The food is even worse.... More
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Harpers Ferry Middle School
Teacher
September 14, 2025
If schools were graded, Harpers Ferry Middle would be at the very bottom with a solid F. The building looks like it’s about to collapse under its own weight—cracked walls, sagging ceilings, and an... More
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Harpers Ferry Middle School