Approximately 50% of public school students in West Virginia are eligible for free lunch (2024-25).
The public schools with the highest eligible for free lunch are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in West Virginia is Burnsville Elementary School with 100% of students eligible.
Eligible for Free Lunch Range: 100%
100%
Avg. Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Public Schools Eligible For Free Lunch in West Virginia (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 401. - 40.
Burnsville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
228 Kanawha Ave
Burnsville, WV 26335
(304) 853-2523
Burnsville, WV 26335
(304) 853-2523
Rank: #1 - 401. - 40.
Cedar Grove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
200 John Street
Cedar Grove, WV 25039
(304) 949-1642
Cedar Grove, WV 25039
(304) 949-1642
Rank: #1 - 401. - 40.
Central City Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
2100 Washington Ave
Huntington, WV 25704
(304) 528-5231
Huntington, WV 25704
(304) 528-5231
Rank: #1 - 401. - 40.
Cherry River Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
190 Riverside Drive
Richwood, WV 26261
(304) 846-6646
Richwood, WV 26261
(304) 846-6646
Rank: #1 - 401. - 40.
Chesapeake Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
13620 Mccorkle Ave
Charleston, WV 25315
(304) 949-1121
Charleston, WV 25315
(304) 949-1121
Rank: #1 - 401. - 40.
Clay Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
219 Church Street
Clay, WV 25043
(304) 587-4276
Clay, WV 25043
(304) 587-4276
Rank: #1 - 401. - 40.
Clear Fork District Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
4851 Clear Fork Road
Artie, WV 25008
(304) 854-1000
Artie, WV 25008
(304) 854-1000
Rank: #1 - 401. - 40.
Davis-stuart School
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-11
163 Cottage Drive
Lewisburg, WV 24901
(304) 647-5407
Lewisburg, WV 24901
(304) 647-5407
Rank: #1 - 401. - 40.
East Lynn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
19594 East Lynn Road
East Lynn, WV 25512
(304) 849-3171
East Lynn, WV 25512
(304) 849-3171
Rank: #1 - 401. - 40.
Elkins Mountain School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 8-11
100 Bell Street
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 637-0313
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 637-0313
Rank: #1 - 401. - 40.
Fairplains Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
615 Broadway Ave
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9531
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9531
Rank: #1 - 401. - 40.
Genoa Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-5
21269 Route 152
Genoa, WV 25517
(304) 385-4421
Genoa, WV 25517
(304) 385-4421
Rank: #1 - 401. - 40.
Guyandotte Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
607 5th Ave Guy
Huntington, WV 25702
(304) 528-5128
Huntington, WV 25702
(304) 528-5128
Rank: #1 - 401. - 40.
Hinton Area Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
121 Park Avenue
Hinton, WV 25951
(304) 466-6024
Hinton, WV 25951
(304) 466-6024
Rank: #1 - 401. - 40.
Hometown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-5
107 School Lane
Red House, WV 25168
(304) 586-2395
Red House, WV 25168
(304) 586-2395
Rank: #1 - 401. - 40.
Iaeger Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
182 Waters Street
Iaeger, WV 24844
(304) 938-2227
Iaeger, WV 24844
(304) 938-2227
Rank: #1 - 401. - 40.
Kimball Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
28631 Coal Heritage Road, Rout
Kimball, WV 24853
(304) 585-7570
Kimball, WV 24853
(304) 585-7570
Rank: #1 - 401. - 40.
Lashmeet/matoaka Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
5709 Matoaka Road
Matoaka, WV 24736
(304) 467-8282
Matoaka, WV 24736
(304) 467-8282
Rank: #1 - 401. - 40.
Lexington Four Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-K
135 Lewis Rast Road
Palestine, WV 26160
(803) 490-7001
Palestine, WV 26160
(803) 490-7001
Rank: #1 - 401. - 40.
Little Birch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
55 Little Birch Road
Sutton, WV 26601
(304) 765-2042
Sutton, WV 26601
(304) 765-2042
Rank: #1 - 401. - 40.
Logan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-4
18 Wildcat Way
Logan, WV 25601
(304) 752-4180
Logan, WV 25601
(304) 752-4180
Rank: #1 - 401. - 40.
Lumberport Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
38 E Lyndon St
Lumberport, WV 26386
(304) 326-7020
Lumberport, WV 26386
(304) 326-7020
Rank: #1 - 401. - 40.
Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
100 Florida Street
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-1902
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-1902
Rank: #1 - 401. - 40.
Mason County School For Success
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-12
758 Scenic Drive
Point Pleasant, WV 25550
(304) 675-6432
Point Pleasant, WV 25550
(304) 675-6432
Rank: #1 - 401. - 40.
Mineral County Alternative Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-12
89 Baker Place
Keyser, WV 26726
(304) 788-4213
Keyser, WV 26726
(304) 788-4213
Rank: #1 - 401. - 40.
Mount View High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
950 Mount View Road
Welch, WV 24801
(304) 436-2939
Welch, WV 24801
(304) 436-2939
Rank: #1 - 401. - 40.
Pratt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
206 Pratt Avenue
Pratt, WV 25162
(304) 949-4838
Pratt, WV 25162
(304) 949-4838
Rank: #1 - 401. - 40.
Pressley Ridge @ Grant Gardens
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 8-10
2580 Grant Gardens Road
Ona, WV 25545
(304) 743-3974
Ona, WV 25545
(304) 743-3974
Rank: #1 - 401. - 40.
Ranson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
600 North Preston Street
Ranson, WV 25438
(304) 725-7310
Ranson, WV 25438
(304) 725-7310
Rank: #1 - 401. - 40.
Rowlesburg School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-8
46 Center Street
Rowlesburg, WV 26425
(304) 454-9311
Rowlesburg, WV 26425
(304) 454-9311
Rank: #1 - 401. - 40.
Sharon Dawes Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
5118 Cabin Creek Road
Miami, WV 25134
(304) 595-3323
Miami, WV 25134
(304) 595-3323
Rank: #1 - 401. - 40.
Sherman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
7487 Coal River Road
Comfort, WV 25049
(304) 837-8310
Comfort, WV 25049
(304) 837-8310
Rank: #1 - 401. - 40.
Southside K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-8
13509 Rocket Boys Drive
War, WV 24892
(304) 875-2283
War, WV 24892
(304) 875-2283
Rank: #1 - 401. - 40.
Spring Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
1901 Hall Avenue
Huntington, WV 25701
(304) 528-5175
Huntington, WV 25701
(304) 528-5175
Rank: #1 - 401. - 40.
Straley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 3-5
810 Straley Avenue
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 425-3173
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 425-3173
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the West Virginia average of public schools students eligible for free lunch?
The West Virginia average of public schools students eligible for free lunch is 50%% for 2024-25.
What are the public schools with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in West Virginia?
The best top ranked public schools in West Virginia include Burnsville Elementary School, Cedar Grove Elementary School and Central City Elementary School.
What is public high school and public elementary school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in West Virginia?
The public high school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in West Virginia is Davis-stuart School, with a value of 100%. The public elementary school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch is Burnsville Elementary School, with a value of 100%.
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