| District | City | Rating | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Putnam County School District | Bancroft | 10/10 Excellent · 99th pct | 11 |
| Monongalia School District | Morgantown | 10/10 Excellent · 97th pct | 12 |
| Wood County School District | Parkersburg | 10/10 Excellent · 95th pct | 11 |
| Hancock County School District | Chester | 10/10 Excellent · 94th pct | 5 |
| Tyler County School District | Middlebourne | 10/10 Excellent · 92nd pct | 3 |
| Doddridge County School District | Center Point | 10/10 Excellent · 90th pct | 4 |
| Ohio County School District | Wheeling | 9/10 Excellent · 88th pct | 4 |
| Ritchie County School District | Macfarlan | 9/10 Excellent · 86th pct | 10 |
| Jackson County School District | Advent | 9/10 Excellent · 85th pct | 12 |
| Marion County School District | Fairmont | 9/10 Excellent · 83rd pct | 14 |
| Cabell County School District | Barboursville | 9/10 Excellent · 81st pct | 12 |
| Grant County School District | Bayard | 8/10 Good · 79th pct | 7 |
| Wirt County School District | Elizabeth | 8/10 Good · 77th pct | 2 |
| Raleigh County School District | Arnett | 8/10 Good · 75th pct | 42 |
| Pendleton County School District | Brandywine | 8/10 Good · 74th pct | 8 |
| Jefferson County School District | Charles Town | 8/10 Good · 72nd pct | 8 |
| Harrison County School District | Clarksburg | 8/10 Good · 70th pct | 18 |
| Wayne County School District | Ceredo | 7/10 Good · 68th pct | 13 |
| Marshall County School District | Benwood | 7/10 Good · 66th pct | 8 |
| Calhoun County School District | Arnoldsburg | 7/10 Good · 65th pct | 11 |
| Kanawha County School District | Charleston | 7/10 Good · 63rd pct | 44 |
| Pocahontas County School District | Arbovale | 7/10 Good · 61st pct | 11 |
| Hampshire County School District | Levels | 6/10 Average · 59th pct | 17 |
| Taylor County School District | Flemington | 6/10 Average · 57th pct | 5 |
| Boone County School District | Ashford | 6/10 Average · 55th pct | 27 |
| Wyoming County School District | Bud | 6/10 Average · 54th pct | 34 |
| Mercer County School District | Bluefield | 6/10 Average · 52nd pct | 18 |
| Brooke County School District | Beech Bottom | 6/10 Average · 50th pct | 7 |
| Hardy County School District | Baker | 5/10 Average · 48th pct | 8 |
| Preston County School District | Independence | 5/10 Average · 46th pct | 14 |
| Wetzel County School District | New Martinsville | 5/10 Average · 45th pct | 11 |
| Nicholas County School District | Fenwick | 5/10 Average · 43rd pct | 16 |
| Pleasants County School District | Belmont | 5/10 Average · 41st pct | 3 |
| Gilmer County School District | Normantown | 4/10 Below Average · 39th pct | 9 |
| Mason County School District | Henderson | 4/10 Below Average · 37th pct | 12 |
| Greenbrier County School District | Lewisburg | 4/10 Below Average · 35th pct | 18 |
| Barbour County School District | Volga | 4/10 Below Average · 34th pct | 6 |
| Monroe County School District | Ballard | 4/10 Below Average · 32nd pct | 11 |
| Mineral County School District | Burlington | 4/10 Below Average · 30th pct | 8 |
| Tucker County School District | Davis | 3/10 Below Average · 28th pct | 7 |
| Morgan County School District | Berkeley Springs | 3/10 Below Average · 26th pct | 2 |
| Mingo County School District | Justice | 3/10 Below Average · 25th pct | 18 |
| Berkeley County School District | Martinsburg | 3/10 Below Average · 23rd pct | 10 |
| Randolph County School District | Helvetia | 3/10 Below Average · 21st pct | 21 |
| Fayette County School District | Alloy | 2/10 Poor · 19th pct | 40 |
| Logan County School District | Blair | 2/10 Poor · 17th pct | 30 |
| Clay County School District | Bickmore | 2/10 Poor · 15th pct | 12 |
| Lewis County School District | Alum Bridge | 2/10 Poor · 14th pct | 8 |
| Webster County School District | Erbacon | 2/10 Poor · 12th pct | 9 |
| Lincoln County School District | Alkol | 2/10 Poor · 10th pct | 14 |
| Braxton County School District | Duck | 1/10 Poor · 8th pct | 12 |
| Upshur County School District | Buckhannon | 1/10 Poor · 6th pct | 6 |
| Roane County School District | Amma | 1/10 Poor · 5th pct | 8 |
| Summers County School District | Alderson | 1/10 Poor · 3rd pct | 12 |
| McDowell County School District | Welch | 1/10 Poor · 1st pct | 35 |
School Districts in West Virginia
West Virginia is home to 55 public school districts serving approximately 249,403 students across 738+ zip codes. The average district rating statewide is 6/10, based on state reading and math assessment proficiency (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for 90% of districts, with a 2017–18 fallback for the rest), ranked against other districts in the same state. Directory data (enrollment, schools, contacts) is NCES CCD 2024–25.
Top-rated districts in West Virginia include Putnam County School District, Monongalia School District, Wood County School District, and 2 more top-rated districts. Use the table above to sort and compare all districts, or click any district name to view its full profile including assigned schools, enrollment, and spending data.
Finding Your District in West Virginia
School district boundaries in West Virginia are determined by your residential address, not just your city or zip code. In some areas, a single zip code spans multiple districts, or a district may serve students across several zip codes. The most reliable way to confirm your district is to enter your exact zip code in the search tool above.
Why School Districts Matter for Homebuyers
In West Virginia, as across the country, school district quality is one of the top three factors homebuyers cite when choosing a neighborhood. Homes in higher-rated districts often command a premium of 5–25% compared to similar homes in adjacent districts. Whether you're buying, renting, or planning a move, understanding which school district serves your address is an essential first step.