For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 5,421 students in Fayette County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
Public Schools in Fayette County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 12% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WV)
# Schools
13 Schools
702 Schools
# Students
5,421 Students
246,379 Students
# Teachers
384 Teachers
18,676 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Fayette County Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 57 school districts in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#45 out of 57 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
28%
Graduation Rate
89%
91%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.22
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
1%
2%
% Black
4%
4%
% White
91%
88%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,890 is higher than the state median of $15,963. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,911 is higher than the state median of $15,138. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$97 MM
$3,933 MM
Spending
$92 MM
$3,730 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,890
$15,963
Spending / Student
$16,911
$15,138
Best Fayette County Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ansted Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
27 School St
Ansted, WV 25812
(304) 658-5961
Ansted, WV 25812
(304) 658-5961
Grades: PK-5
| 195 students
Rank: #22.
Divide Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
334 Propps Rdg Rd
Lookout, WV 25868
(304) 574-1443
Lookout, WV 25868
(304) 574-1443
Grades: PK-5
| 198 students
Rank: #33.
Meadow Bridge Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
804 Main St
Meadow Bridge, WV 25976
(304) 484-7914
Meadow Bridge, WV 25976
(304) 484-7914
Grades: PK-6
| 206 students
Rank: #44.
Midland Trail High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
26719 Midland Trail
Hico, WV 25854
(304) 658-5184
Hico, WV 25854
(304) 658-5184
Grades: 6-12
| 631 students
Rank: #55.
Oak Hill High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
350 W Oyler Ave
Oak Hill, WV 25901
(304) 469-3551
Oak Hill, WV 25901
(304) 469-3551
Grades: 9-12
| 1,089 students
Rank: #66.
Meadow Bridge High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
870 Main St
Meadow Bridge, WV 25976
(304) 484-7917
Meadow Bridge, WV 25976
(304) 484-7917
Grades: 7-12
| 194 students
Rank: #77.
Oak Hill Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
320 W Oyler Ave
Oak Hill, WV 25901
(304) 469-3711
Oak Hill, WV 25901
(304) 469-3711
Grades: 6-8
| 639 students
Rank: n/an/a
Fayette Institute Of Technology
Vocational School
300 W Oyler Ave
Oak Hill, WV 25901
(304) 469-2911
Oak Hill, WV 25901
(304) 469-2911
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
515 W Maple Ave
Fayetteville, WV 25840
(304) 574-0560
Fayetteville, WV 25840
(304) 574-0560
Grades: PK-8
| 558 students
Rank: n/an/a
870 Main Street
Meadow Bridge, WV 25976
(304) 484-7917
Meadow Bridge, WV 25976
(304) 484-7917
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
262 W Oyler Ave
Oak Hill, WV 25901
(304) 465-3806
Oak Hill, WV 25901
(304) 465-3806
Grades: 3-5
| 536 students
Rank: n/an/a
308 W Oyler Avenue
Oak Hill, WV 25901
(304) 469-6661
Oak Hill, WV 25901
(304) 469-6661
Grades: PK-2
| 648 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fayette County Schools School District?
Fayette County Schools School District manages 13 public schools serving 5,421 students.
What is the rank of Fayette County Schools School District?
Fayette County Schools School District is ranked #46 out of 57 school districts in West Virginia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Fayette County Schools School District?
91% of Fayette County Schools School District students are White, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fayette County Schools School District?
Fayette County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What is Fayette County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,911 is higher than the state median of $15,138. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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