For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 921 students in Pocahontas County, WV.
The top-ranked public schools in Pocahontas County, WV are Marlinton Elementary School, Hillsboro Elementary School and Marlinton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pocahontas County, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Pocahontas County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 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 Pocahontas County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marlinton Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
926 5th Ave
Marlinton, WV 24954
(304) 799-6551
Marlinton, WV 24954
(304) 799-6551
Gr: PK-5 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
Hillsboro Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7724 Seneca Trl
Hillsboro, WV 24946
(304) 653-4221
Hillsboro, WV 24946
(304) 653-4221
Gr: PK-5 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Marlinton Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Copperhead Way
Buckeye, WV 24924
(304) 799-6773
Buckeye, WV 24924
(304) 799-6773
Gr: 6-8 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #44.
Pocahontas County High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
271 Warrior Way
Dunmore, WV 24934
(304) 799-6564
Dunmore, WV 24934
(304) 799-6564
Gr: 9-12 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #55.
Green Bank Elementary-middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5917 Potomac Highlands Trl
Green Bank, WV 24944
(304) 456-4865
Green Bank, WV 24944
(304) 456-4865
Gr: PK-8 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Pocahontas County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Pocahontas County, WV?
The top-ranked public schools in Pocahontas County, WV include Marlinton Elementary School, Hillsboro Elementary School and Marlinton Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Pocahontas County?
5 public schools are located in Pocahontas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pocahontas County?
Pocahontas County 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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