For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 398 students in Harts, WV.
The top-ranked public schools in Harts, WV are Hugh Dingess Elementary School and Harts Pk-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harts, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Harts have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Harts, WV (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hugh Dingess Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
29 Hugh Dingess Elementary Sch
Harts, WV 25524
(304) 855-6600
Harts, WV 25524
(304) 855-6600
Gr: PK-4 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Harts Pk-8
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1246 Mcclellan Hwy
Harts, WV 25524
(304) 855-3173
Harts, WV 25524
(304) 855-3173
Gr: PK-8 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Harts, West Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Rr 2 Box 28
Harts, WV 25524
(304) 855-3173
Harts, WV 25524
(304) 855-3173
Gr: PK-6 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
254 State Route 10
Harts, WV 25524
(304) 855-3175
Harts, WV 25524
(304) 855-3175
Gr: PK-6 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rr 1 Box 130
Harts, WV 25524
(304) 855-4881
Harts, WV 25524
(304) 855-4881
Gr: 7-12 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Route 1
Harts, WV 25524
(304) 855-4881
Harts, WV 25524
(304) 855-4881
Gr: 5-8 | 178 students Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Harts, WV?
The top-ranked public schools in Harts, WV include Hugh Dingess Elementary School and Harts Pk-8.
How many public schools are located in Harts?
2 public schools are located in Harts.
What is the racial composition of students in Harts?
Harts public schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 12% (majority Black).
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