For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,859 students in Monroe County, WV (there are 2 private schools, serving 73 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Monroe County, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
The top ranked public schools in Monroe County, WV are Alderson Elementary School, Peterstown Middle School and Mountain View Elementary & Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monroe County, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Monroe County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 11% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Monroe County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alderson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
305 Elmwood Avenue
Alderson, WV 24910
(304) 445-7241
Alderson, WV 24910
(304) 445-7241
Grades: PK-5
| 208 students
Rank: #22.
Peterstown Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
56 College Drive
Peterstown, WV 24963
(304) 753-4322
Peterstown, WV 24963
(304) 753-4322
Grades: 5-8
| 317 students
Rank: #33.
Mountain View Elementary & Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
121 Mountain View Drive
Union, WV 24983
(304) 772-4903
Union, WV 24983
(304) 772-4903
Grades: PK-8
| 482 students
Rank: #44.
James Monroe High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
142 James Monroe Drive
Lindside, WV 24951
(304) 753-5182
Lindside, WV 24951
(304) 753-5182
Grades: 9-12
| 464 students
Rank: #55.
Peterstown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
150 College Drive
Peterstown, WV 24963
(304) 753-4328
Peterstown, WV 24963
(304) 753-4328
Grades: PK-4
| 388 students
Rank: n/an/a
Monroe County Vocational Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
74 James Monroe Drive
Lindside, WV 24951
(304) 753-9971
Lindside, WV 24951
(304) 753-9971
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Monroe County, WV?
The top ranked public schools in Monroe County, WV include Alderson Elementary School, Peterstown Middle School and Mountain View Elementary & Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Monroe County?
6 public schools are located in Monroe County.
What percentage of students in Monroe County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Monroe County are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe County?
Monroe County public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 11% (majority Black).
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