Top 5 Best Barbour County Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,157 students in Barbour County, WV.
The top ranked public schools in Barbour County, WV are Junior Elementary School, Philip Barbour High School Complex and Belington Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barbour County, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Barbour County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 11% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Barbour County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Junior Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
49 West 1st St.
Junior, WV 26275
(304) 823-1200
Grades: PK-4
| 107 students
Rank: #22.
Philip Barbour High School Complex
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
99 Horseshoe Drive
Philippi, WV 26416
(304) 457-1360
Grades: 9-12
| 629 students
Rank: #33.
Belington Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
469 Morgantown Pike
Belington, WV 26250
(304) 823-1281
Grades: 5-8
| 261 students
Rank: #44.
Philippi Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
547 Cherry Hill Road
Philippi, WV 26416
(304) 457-4229
Grades: PK-4
| 399 students
Rank: #55.
Kasson Elementary Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
19 Kasson Road
Moatsville, WV 26405
(304) 457-1485
Grades: PK-8
| 176 students
Rank: #66.
Belington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
471 Morgantown Pike
Belington, WV 26250
(304) 823-1411
Grades: PK-4
| 294 students
Rank: #77.
Philippi Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
611 Cherry Hill Road
Philippi, WV 26416
(304) 457-2999
Grades: 5-8
| 291 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Barbour County, WV

Barbour County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Rr 1 Box 12-s
Volga, WV 26238
(304) 457-3239
Grades: K-4
| 36 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Barbour County, WV?
The top ranked public schools in Barbour County, WV include Junior Elementary School, Philip Barbour High School Complex and Belington Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Barbour County?
7 public schools are located in Barbour County.
What is the racial composition of students in Barbour County?
Barbour County public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 11% (majority Black).

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