For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,083 students in Barbour County, WV.
The top ranked public schools in Barbour County, WV are Junior Elementary School, Philip Barbour High School Complex and Belington Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barbour County, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Barbour County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Barbour County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Junior Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
49 West 1st Street
Junior, WV 26275
(304) 823-1200
Junior, WV 26275
(304) 823-1200
Grades: PK-4
| 106 students
Rank: #22.
Philip Barbour High School Complex
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
99 Horseshoe Dr
Philippi, WV 26416
(304) 457-1360
Philippi, WV 26416
(304) 457-1360
Grades: 9-12
| 589 students
Rank: #33.
Belington Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
469 Morgantown Pike
Belington, WV 26250
(303) 823-1281
Belington, WV 26250
(303) 823-1281
Grades: 5-8
| 267 students
Rank: #44.
Philippi Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
547 Cherry Hill Rd
Philippi, WV 26416
(304) 457-4229
Philippi, WV 26416
(304) 457-4229
Grades: PK-4
| 394 students
Rank: #55.
Kasson Elementary/middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
19 Kasson Rd
Moatsville, WV 26405
(304) 457-1485
Moatsville, WV 26405
(304) 457-1485
Grades: PK-8
| 165 students
Rank: #66.
Belington Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
471 Morgantown Pike
Belington, WV 26250
(304) 823-1411
Belington, WV 26250
(304) 823-1411
Grades: PK-4
| 291 students
Rank: #77.
Philippi Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
611 Cherry Hill Rd
Philippi, WV 26416
(304) 457-2999
Philippi, WV 26416
(304) 457-2999
Grades: 5-8
| 271 students
Barbour County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Rr 1 Box 12-s
Volga, WV 26238
(304) 457-3239
Volga, WV 26238
(304) 457-3239
Grades: K-4
| 36 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Barbour County, WV?
The top ranked public schools in Barbour County, WV include Junior Elementary School, Philip Barbour High School Complex and Belington Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Barbour County?
7 public schools are located in Barbour County.
What is the racial composition of students in Barbour County?
Barbour County public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 12% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Barbour County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Barbour County include: Belington Middle School vs. Philippi Middle School
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