For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 3,591 students in Randolph County, WV (there are , serving 322 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Randolph County, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
The top ranked public schools in Randolph County, WV are Midland Elementary School, Randolph County Alternative Center and Wv Childrens Home. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Randolph County, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Randolph County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Randolph County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Midland Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
150 Kennedy Dr
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9186
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9186
Gr: PK-5 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
North Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
410 Kennedy St
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9189
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9189
Gr: PK-5 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
Pickens Elementary/high School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
One Panther Place
Pickens, WV 26230
(304) 924-5525
Pickens, WV 26230
(304) 924-5525
Gr: PK-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #77.
Jennings Randolph Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 Scott Ford Rd
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9181
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9181
Gr: PK-5 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #88.
George Ward Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10007 Seneca Trail
Mill Creek, WV 26280
(304) 335-4975
Mill Creek, WV 26280
(304) 335-4975
Gr: PK-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #99.
Elkins Third Ward Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
111 Nathan St
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9183
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9183
Gr: PK-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1010.
Coalton Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
278 Broadway Ave
Coalton, WV 26257
(304) 636-9164
Coalton, WV 26257
(304) 636-9164
Gr: PK-5 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #1111.
Elkins Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
308 Robert E. Lee Avenue
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9176
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9176
Gr: 6-8 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1212.
Harman Elementary/high School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
22476 Allegheny Highway
Harman, WV 26270
(304) 227-4114
Harman, WV 26270
(304) 227-4114
Gr: PK-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #1313.
Tygarts Valley Middle/high School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10189 Seneca Trl
Mill Creek, WV 26280
(304) 335-4575
Mill Creek, WV 26280
(304) 335-4575
Gr: 6-12 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1414.
Beverly Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
505 Main St
Beverly, WV 26253
(304) 636-9162
Beverly, WV 26253
(304) 636-9162
Gr: PK-5 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1515.
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
Randolph County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Route 219/250 North
Dailey, WV 26259
(304) 338-4903
Dailey, WV 26259
(304) 338-4903
Gr: PK-5 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Route 250 South
Huttonsville, WV 26273
(304) 335-2291
Huttonsville, WV 26273
(304) 335-2291
Rt 219s
Valley Head, WV 26294
(304) 339-4950
Valley Head, WV 26294
(304) 339-4950
Gr: K-5 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Randolph County, WV?
The top ranked public schools in Randolph County, WV include Midland Elementary School, Randolph County Alternative Center and Wv Childrens Home.
How many public schools are located in Randolph County?
16 public schools are located in Randolph County.
What percentage of students in Randolph County go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Randolph County are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Randolph County?
Randolph County public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 12% (majority Black).
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