Top 5 Best Taylor County Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,213 students in Taylor County, WV.
The top ranked public schools in Taylor County, WV are West Taylor Elementary School, Taylor County Middle School and Grafton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Taylor 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 40% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Taylor County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 11% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Taylor County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Taylor Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
200 Morrow Cross Road
Flemington, WV 26347
(304) 842-0490
Grades: PK-4
| 283 students
Rank: #22.
Taylor County Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
670 Spring Hills Road
Grafton, WV 26354
(304) 265-0722
Grades: 5-8
| 685 students
Rank: #33.
Grafton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Yates Avenue
Grafton, WV 26354
(304) 265-3046
Grades: 9-12
| 620 students
Rank: #44.
Flemington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
824 Simpson Road
Flemington, WV 26347
(304) 739-4749
Grades: PK-4
| 122 students
Rank: #55.
Anna Jarvis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
650 N. Pike Street
Grafton, WV 26354
(304) 265-4090
Grades: PK-4
| 503 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Taylor County, WV

Taylor County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
27 Stillhouse Road
Flemington, WV 26347
(304) 739-4696
Grades: K-5
| 49 students
Box 159
Grafton, WV 26354
(304) 265-6114
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rr 2 Box 157
Grafton, WV 26354
(304) 265-1893
Grades: PK-4
| 94 students
115 Sam Bord Dr
Grafton, WV 26354
(304) 265-1050
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Taylor County, WV?
The top ranked public schools in Taylor County, WV include West Taylor Elementary School, Taylor County Middle School and Grafton High School.
How many public schools are located in Taylor County?
5 public schools are located in Taylor County.
What is the racial composition of students in Taylor County?
Taylor County public schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 11% (majority Black).

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