For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 156 students in Paw Paw, WV.
The top ranked public schools in Paw Paw, WV are Paw Paw Elementary School and Paw Paw High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Paw Paw, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Paw Paw have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the West Virginia public school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Paw Paw, WV (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Paw Paw Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
60 Pirate Cir
Paw Paw, WV 25434
(304) 947-7425
Paw Paw, WV 25434
(304) 947-7425
Grades: K-6
| 79 students
Rank: #22.
Paw Paw High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
60 Pirate Cir
Paw Paw, WV 25434
(304) 947-7425
Paw Paw, WV 25434
(304) 947-7425
Grades: 7-12
| 77 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Paw Paw, WV?
The top ranked public schools in Paw Paw, WV include Paw Paw Elementary School and Paw Paw High School.
How many public schools are located in Paw Paw?
2 public schools are located in Paw Paw.
What is the racial composition of students in Paw Paw?
Paw Paw public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the West Virginia public schools average of 12% (majority Black).
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