For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,367 students in Bluefield, WV.
The top ranked public schools in Bluefield, WV are Bluefield High School, Bluefield Middle School and Bluewell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bluefield, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Bluefield have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public school average of 11% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Bluefield, WV (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bluefield High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
535 W. Cumberland Road
Bluefield, WV 24701
(304) 325-9116
Bluefield, WV 24701
(304) 325-9116
Grades: 9-12
| 608 students
Rank: #22.
Bluefield Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2002 Stadium Drive
Bluefield, WV 24701
(304) 325-2481
Bluefield, WV 24701
(304) 325-2481
Grades: 6-8
| 467 students
Rank: #33.
Bluewell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
205 Bluewell School Road
Bluefield, WV 24701
(304) 589-5057
Bluefield, WV 24701
(304) 589-5057
Grades: PK-5
| 168 students
Rank: #44.
Bluefield Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Southview Drive
Bluefield, WV 24701
(304) 327-8339
Bluefield, WV 24701
(304) 327-8339
Grades: 3-5
| 289 students
Rank: #55.
Brushfork Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
140 Brushfork School Road
Bluefield, WV 24701
(304) 325-7066
Bluefield, WV 24701
(304) 325-7066
Grades: K-5
| 185 students
Rank: #66.
Mountain Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
977 Blue Prince Road
Bluefield, WV 24701
(304) 325-6786
Bluefield, WV 24701
(304) 325-6786
Grades: PK-5
| 304 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bluefield Primary School
Magnet School
673 West Cumberland Road
Bluefield, WV 24701
(304) 327-6217
Bluefield, WV 24701
(304) 327-6217
Grades: PK-2
| 346 students
Bluefield, West Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bluefield Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2002 Stadium Drive
Bluefield, WV 24702
(304) 325-2481
Bluefield, WV 24702
(304) 325-2481
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
319 Memorial Avenue
Bluefield, WV 24701
(304) 327-8016
Bluefield, WV 24701
(304) 327-8016
Grades: K-2
| n/a students
1919 Maryland Avenue
Bluefield, WV 24701
(304) 327-6217
Bluefield, WV 24701
(304) 327-6217
Grades: K-2
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Bluefield, WV?
The top ranked public schools in Bluefield, WV include Bluefield High School, Bluefield Middle School and Bluewell Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Bluefield?
7 public schools are located in Bluefield.
What is the racial composition of students in Bluefield?
Bluefield public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public schools average of 11% (majority Black).
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