For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 893 students in Pocahontas County, WV.
The top ranked public schools in Pocahontas County, WV are Marlinton Elementary School, Hillsboro Elementary School and Pocahontas County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pocahontas 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 37% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Pocahontas County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 11% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Pocahontas County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marlinton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
926 Fifth Avenue
Marlinton, WV 24954
(304) 799-6551
Marlinton, WV 24954
(304) 799-6551
Grades: PK-5
| 203 students
Rank: #22.
Hillsboro Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7724 Seneca Trail
Hillsboro, WV 24946
(304) 653-4221
Hillsboro, WV 24946
(304) 653-4221
Grades: PK-5
| 75 students
Rank: #33.
Pocahontas County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
271 Warrior Way
Dunmore, WV 24934
(304) 799-6565
Dunmore, WV 24934
(304) 799-6565
Grades: 9-12
| 278 students
Rank: #44.
Marlinton Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Copperhead Way
Buckeye, WV 24924
(304) 799-6773
Buckeye, WV 24924
(304) 799-6773
Grades: 6-8
| 133 students
Rank: #55.
Green Bank Elementary-middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5917 Potomac Highlands Trail
Green Bank, WV 34944
(304) 456-4865
Green Bank, WV 34944
(304) 456-4865
Grades: PK-8
| 204 students
Pocahontas County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4319 Denmar Road
Hillsboro, WV 24946
(304) 653-4201
Hillsboro, WV 24946
(304) 653-4201
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Pocahontas County, WV?
The top ranked public schools in Pocahontas County, WV include Marlinton Elementary School, Hillsboro Elementary School and Pocahontas County High School.
How many public schools are located in Pocahontas County?
5 public schools are located in Pocahontas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pocahontas County?
Pocahontas County public schools minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 11% (majority Black).
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