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Best Mcdowell County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,047 students in Mcdowell County, WV.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Mcdowell County, WV are Fall River Elementary School, Welch Elementary School and Bradshaw Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mcdowell County, WV public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the West Virginia public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Mcdowell County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public elementary school average of 12% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Mcdowell County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fall River Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
13 Falcon Drive
Big Sandy, WV 24816
(304) 656-7665
Gr: PK-5 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Welch Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1235 Stewart St
Welch, WV 24801
(304) 436-4645
Gr: PK-5 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Bradshaw Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
740 Mountaineer Highway
Bradshaw, WV 24817
(304) 967-7700
Gr: PK-5 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Iaeger Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
182 Water Street
Iaeger, WV 24844
(304) 938-2227
Gr: PK-5 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Kimball Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
28631 Coal Heritage Road
Kimball, WV 24853
(304) 585-7570
Gr: PK-5 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #66.
Southside K-8
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
13509 Rocket Boy Drive
War, WV 24892
(304) 875-2238
Gr: PK-8 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #77.
Sandy River Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
36 Sandy River Way
Avondale, WV 24811
(304) 967-5364
Gr: 6-8 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #88.
Mount View High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
950 Mount View Rd
Welch, WV 24801
(304) 436-2939
Gr: 6-12 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Mcdowell County, WV

Mcdowell County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Anawalt Elementary School (Closed 2023)
230 Schoolhouse Road
Anawalt, WV 24808
(304) 383-4849
Gr: K-5
Bartley Elementary School (Closed 2006)
Po Box 119
Bartley, WV 24813
(304) 967-7610
Gr: K-8 | 79 students Minority enrollment: 1%
Berwind Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Road 9 - Off Route 16
Berwind, WV 24815
(304) 875-3416
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Big Creek High School (Closed 2011)
1 Owl's Nest Dr
War, WV 24892
(304) 875-2287
Gr: 9-12
Gary Elementary School (Closed 2006)
Po Box 250
Gary, WV 24836
(304) 448-2445
Gr: PK-6 | 108 students Minority enrollment: 34%
Iaeger High School (Closed 2011)
Waters St
Iaeger, WV 24844
(304) 938-2431
Gr: 9-12
Mcdowell County Alternative School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Drawer V
Northfork, WV 24868
(304) 862-3331
Gr: 7-12
Mount View Middle School (Closed 2007)
960 Mount View Road
Welch, WV 24801
(304) 436-4657
Gr: 6-8 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Switchback Elementary School (Closed 2005)
Drawer E
Maybeury, WV 24861
(304) 827-4205
Gr: PK-6 | 215 students Minority enrollment: 35%
War Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Main Street Route 16
War, WV 24892
(304) 875-2942
Gr: PK-8 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Mcdowell County, WV?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Mcdowell County, WV include Fall River Elementary School, Welch Elementary School and Bradshaw Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Mcdowell County?
8 public elementary schools are located in Mcdowell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mcdowell County?
Mcdowell County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public elementary schools average of 12% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Mcdowell County are often viewed compared to one another?

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