| District | City | Rating | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monongalia County Schools | Morgantown | 10/10 Excellent · 99th pct | 1 |
| Monongalia School District | Morgantown | 10/10 Excellent · 99th pct | 11 |
| Putnam County School District | Bancroft | 10/10 Excellent · 99th pct | 11 |
| Doddridge County School District | Center Point | 7/10 Good · 67th pct | 4 |
| Grant County School District | Bayard | 7/10 Good · 67th pct | 7 |
| Hancock County School District | Chester | 7/10 Good · 67th pct | 5 |
| Jackson County School District | Advent | 7/10 Good · 67th pct | 12 |
| Jefferson County School District | Charles Town | 7/10 Good · 67th pct | 8 |
| Kanawha County School District | Alum Creek | 7/10 Good · 67th pct | 43 |
| Kanawha County Schools | Charleston | 7/10 Good · 67th pct | 1 |
| Ohio County School District | Wheeling | 7/10 Good · 67th pct | 4 |
| Tyler County School District | Middlebourne | 7/10 Good · 67th pct | 3 |
| Wood County School District | Parkersburg | 7/10 Good · 67th pct | 11 |
| Berkeley County School District | Martinsburg | 4/10 Below Average · 33th pct | 9 |
| Berkeley County Schools | Martinsburg | 4/10 Below Average · 33th pct | 1 |
| Boone County School District | Ashford | 4/10 Below Average · 33th pct | 27 |
| Cabell County School District | Barboursville | 4/10 Below Average · 33th pct | 12 |
| Calhoun County School District | Arnoldsburg | 4/10 Below Average · 33th pct | 11 |
| Clay County School District | Bickmore | 4/10 Below Average · 33th pct | 12 |
| Greenbrier County School District | Lewisburg | 4/10 Below Average · 33th pct | 18 |
| Hampshire County School District | Levels | 4/10 Below Average · 33th pct | 17 |
| Harrison County School District | Clarksburg | 4/10 Below Average · 33th pct | 18 |
| Mercer County School District | Bluefield | 4/10 Below Average · 33th pct | 18 |
| Mineral County School District | Burlington | 4/10 Below Average · 33th pct | 8 |
| Mingo County School District | Justice | 4/10 Below Average · 33th pct | 18 |
| Monroe County School District | Ballard | 4/10 Below Average · 33th pct | 11 |
| Raleigh County School District | Arnett | 4/10 Below Average · 33th pct | 42 |
| Ritchie County School District | Macfarlan | 4/10 Below Average · 33th pct | 10 |
| Taylor County School District | Flemington | 4/10 Below Average · 33th pct | 5 |
| Wayne County School District | Ceredo | 4/10 Below Average · 33th pct | 13 |
| Wetzel County School District | New Martinsville | 4/10 Below Average · 33th pct | 11 |
| Wyoming County School District | Bud | 4/10 Below Average · 33th pct | 34 |
| Barbour County School District | Volga | 1/10 Poor · 1th pct | 6 |
| Braxton County School District | Duck | 1/10 Poor · 1th pct | 12 |
| Brooke County School District | Beech Bottom | 1/10 Poor · 1th pct | 7 |
| Fayette County School District | Alloy | 1/10 Poor · 1th pct | 40 |
| Gilmer County School District | Normantown | 1/10 Poor · 1th pct | 9 |
| Hardy County School District | Baker | 1/10 Poor · 1th pct | 8 |
| Lewis County School District | Alum Bridge | 1/10 Poor · 1th pct | 8 |
| Lincoln County School District | Alkol | 1/10 Poor · 1th pct | 14 |
| Logan County School District | Blair | 1/10 Poor · 1th pct | 30 |
| Marshall County School District | Benwood | 1/10 Poor · 1th pct | 8 |
| Mason County School District | Henderson | 1/10 Poor · 1th pct | 12 |
| McDowell County School District | Welch | 1/10 Poor · 1th pct | 35 |
| Morgan County School District | Berkeley Springs | 1/10 Poor · 1th pct | 2 |
| Pocahontas County School District | Arbovale | 1/10 Poor · 1th pct | 11 |
| Preston County School District | Independence | 1/10 Poor · 1th pct | 14 |
| Randolph County School District | Helvetia | 1/10 Poor · 1th pct | 21 |
| Roane County School District | Amma | 1/10 Poor · 1th pct | 8 |
| Summers County School District | Alderson | 1/10 Poor · 1th pct | 12 |
| Tucker County School District | Davis | 1/10 Poor · 1th pct | 7 |
| Upshur County School District | Buckhannon | 1/10 Poor · 1th pct | 6 |
| Webster County School District | Erbacon | 1/10 Poor · 1th pct | 9 |
| Wirt County School District | Elizabeth | 1/10 Poor · 1th pct | 2 |
| Marion County School District | Fairmont | Not rated | 14 |
| Nicholas County School District | Fenwick | Not rated | 16 |
| Pendleton County School District | Brandywine | Not rated | 8 |
| Pleasants County School District | Belmont | Not rated | 3 |
School Districts in West Virginia
West Virginia is home to 58 public school districts serving approximately 313,403 students across 738+ zip codes. The average district rating statewide is 4/10, based on state reading and math assessment proficiency (NCES EDFacts, 2017–18 — the most recent district-level federal collection we have processed), 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 Monongalia County Schools, Monongalia School District, Putnam 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.