For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 897 students in Sophia, WV (there are 2 private schools, serving 78 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Sophia, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
The top ranked public schools in Sophia, WV are Ridgeview Elementary School and Independence Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sophia, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Sophia have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 11% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Sophia, WV (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ridgeview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
388 Tank Water Hill Road
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-4572
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-4572
Grades: PK-5
| 420 students
Rank: #22.
Independence Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
800 Independence Road
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-4542
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-4542
Grades: 6-8
| 477 students
Sophia, West Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Sophia Alternative Education Learning Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
Po Box 338
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-4392
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-4392
Grades: 7-12
| 102 students
200 Mills Avenue
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-4541
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-4541
Grades: PK-5
| 329 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sophia, WV?
The top ranked public schools in Sophia, WV include Ridgeview Elementary School and Independence Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Sophia?
2 public schools are located in Sophia.
What percentage of students in Sophia go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Sophia are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sophia?
Sophia public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 11% (majority Black).
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