For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 822 students in Elkins, WV.
The top ranked public high schools in Elkins, WV are Randolph County Alternative Center, Wv Childrens Home and Elkins High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elkins, WV public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the West Virginia public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Elkins have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of West Virginia public high schools.
Elkins, WV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the West Virginia average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Elkins High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in West Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public high school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Elkins, WV (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: 6-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: 8-12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
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
Gr: 8-11 | 44 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
Randolph Technical Center
Vocational School
200 Kennedy Dr
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9165
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9165
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Elkins, WV?
The top ranked public high schools in Elkins, WV include Randolph County Alternative Center, Wv Childrens Home and Elkins High School.
How many public high schools are located in Elkins?
5 public high schools are located in Elkins.
What is the racial composition of students in Elkins?
Elkins public high schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public high schools average of 12% (majority Black).
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