Top Rankings
Mineral County Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 3,964 students in Mineral County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
Public Schools in Mineral County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 12% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WV)
# Schools
15 Schools
702 Schools
# Students
3,964 Students
246,379 Students
# Teachers
315 Teachers
18,676 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Mineral County Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 57 school districts in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#43 out of 57 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
32%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
41%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
28%

Graduation Rate
97%
91%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.22
# American Indian Students
n/a
228 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
9 Students
1,682 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
50 Students
5,929 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%
# Black Students
116 Students
10,433 Students
% Black Students
3%
4%
# White Students
3,684 Students
216,811 Students
% White Students
93%
88%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
143 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
105 Students
11,153 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
303
14,983
# Students in K Grade:
255
16,757
# Students in 1st Grade:
267
16,888
# Students in 2nd Grade:
301
17,420
# Students in 3rd Grade:
264
16,764
# Students in 4th Grade:
240
15,751
# Students in 5th Grade:
301
17,896
# Students in 6th Grade:
302
17,905
# Students in 7th Grade:
268
18,332
# Students in 8th Grade:
320
18,287
# Students in 9th Grade:
303
20,756
# Students in 10th Grade:
309
19,734
# Students in 11th Grade:
280
18,284
# Students in 12th Grade:
251
16,622
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,410 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,963. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,897 is less than the state median of $15,138. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$57 MM
$3,933 MM

Spending
$51 MM
$3,730 MM

Revenue / Student
$14,410
$15,963

Spending / Student
$12,897
$15,138

Best Mineral County Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fountain Primary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
289 Fountain School Rd
Keyser, WV 26726
(304) 788-4215
Keyser, WV 26726
(304) 788-4215
Grades: PK-4
| 112 students
Rank: #22.
Frankfort High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
393 Falcon Way
Ridgeley, WV 26753
(304) 726-4767
Ridgeley, WV 26753
(304) 726-4767
Grades: 9-12
| 476 students
Rank: #33.
Burlington Primary
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10474 Upper Patterson Creek Rd
Burlington, WV 26710
(304) 289-3073
Burlington, WV 26710
(304) 289-3073
Grades: PK-4
| 103 students
Rank: #44.
Frankfort Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
356 Golden Dr
Ridgeley, WV 26753
(304) 726-4339
Ridgeley, WV 26753
(304) 726-4339
Grades: 5-8
| 499 students
Rank: #55.
Keyser High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
328 One Tornado Way
Keyser, WV 26726
(304) 788-4230
Keyser, WV 26726
(304) 788-4230
Grades: 9-12
| 662 students
Rank: #66.
Frankfort Intermediate School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
284 Intermediate Dr
Fort Ashby, WV 26719
(304) 298-3616
Fort Ashby, WV 26719
(304) 298-3616
Grades: PK-4
| 284 students
Rank: #77.
New Creek Primary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
85 New Creek School Rd
New Creek, WV 26743
(304) 788-4249
New Creek, WV 26743
(304) 788-4249
Grades: PK-4
| 97 students
Rank: #88.
Elk Garden School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
86 Elk Garden Hwy
Elk Garden, WV 26717
(304) 446-5141
Elk Garden, WV 26717
(304) 446-5141
Grades: PK-4
| 72 students
Rank: #99.
Keyser Primary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1123 Harley O Staggers Dr
Keyser, WV 26726
(304) 788-4508
Keyser, WV 26726
(304) 788-4508
Grades: PK-4
| 556 students
Rank: #1010.
Keyser Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
879 Harley O Staggers Dr
Keyser, WV 26726
(304) 788-4220
Keyser, WV 26726
(304) 788-4220
Grades: 5-8
| 689 students
Rank: n/an/a
44 Fort Ashby Primary School S
Fort Ashby, WV 26719
(304) 298-3632
Fort Ashby, WV 26719
(304) 298-3632
Grades: PK-2
| 226 students
Rank: n/an/a
111 Rocket Place
Ridgeley, WV 26753
(304) 726-4014
Ridgeley, WV 26753
(304) 726-4014
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Mineral County Alternative Program
Alternative School
89 Baker Pl
Keyser, WV 26726
(304) 788-4213
Keyser, WV 26726
(304) 788-4213
Grades: 1-12
| 8 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mineral County Technical Center
Vocational School
981 Harley O Staggers Dr
Keyser, WV 26726
(304) 788-4240
Keyser, WV 26726
(304) 788-4240
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
71 Wiley Ford School Rd
Wiley Ford, WV 26767
(304) 738-0400
Wiley Ford, WV 26767
(304) 738-0400
Grades: PK-2
| 180 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mineral County Schools School District?
Mineral County Schools School District manages 15 public schools serving 3,964 students.
What is the rank of Mineral County Schools School District?
Mineral County Schools School District is ranked #40 out of 57 school districts in West Virginia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of West Virginia school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mineral County Schools School District?
93% of Mineral County Schools School District students are White, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mineral County Schools School District?
Mineral County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What is Mineral County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,897 is less than the state median of $15,138. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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