For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 881 students in 25921, WV.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 25921, WV are Ridgeview Elementary School and Independence Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 25921 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the West Virginia public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 25921, WV have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of West Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public elementary school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best 25921, WV Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ridgeview Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
388 Water Tank Hill Road
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-4572
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-4572
Grades: PK-5
| 437 students
Rank: #22.
Independence Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
800 Independence Rd
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-4542
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-4542
Grades: 6-8
| 444 students
25921, West Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Sophia Alternative Education Learning Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
Po Box 338
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-4392
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-4392
Grades: 7-12
| 102 students
200 Mills Avenue
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-4541
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-4541
Grades: PK-5
| 329 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 25921, WV?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 25921, WV include Ridgeview Elementary School and Independence Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 25921?
2 public elementary schools are located in 25921.
What is the racial composition of students in 25921?
25921 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public elementary schools average of 12% (majority Black).
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