For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 864 students in Calhoun County, WV (there are 1 private school, serving 53 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Calhoun County, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
The top ranked public schools in Calhoun County, WV are Arnoldsburg School, Pleasant Hill School and Calhoun Middle/high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Calhoun County, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Calhoun County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 11% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Calhoun County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arnoldsburg School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
90 Spring Run Road
Arnoldsburg, WV 25234
(304) 655-8616
Arnoldsburg, WV 25234
(304) 655-8616
Grades: PK-4
| 164 students
Rank: #22.
Pleasant Hill School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3254 N Calhoun Hwy
Grantsville, WV 26147
(304) 354-6022
Grantsville, WV 26147
(304) 354-6022
Grades: PK-4
| 176 students
Rank: #33.
Calhoun Middle/high School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
50 Underwood Circle
Mount Zion, WV 26151
(304) 354-6148
Mount Zion, WV 26151
(304) 354-6148
Grades: 5-12
| 524 students
Rank: n/an/a
Calhoun Gilmer Career Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
5260 East Little Kanawha Hwy
Grantsville, WV 26147
(304) 354-6151
Grantsville, WV 26147
(304) 354-6151
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Calhoun County, WV?
The top ranked public schools in Calhoun County, WV include Arnoldsburg School, Pleasant Hill School and Calhoun Middle/high School.
How many public schools are located in Calhoun County?
4 public schools are located in Calhoun County.
What percentage of students in Calhoun County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Calhoun County are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Calhoun County?
Calhoun County public schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 11% (majority Black).
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