Top Rankings
Taylor County Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,164 students in Taylor County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
Public Schools in Taylor County Schools School District 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).
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 12% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WV)
# Schools
5 Schools
702 Schools
# Students
2,164 Students
246,379 Students
# Teachers
164 Teachers
18,676 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Taylor County Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 57 school districts in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#24 out of 57 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
28%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
91%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.04
0.22
# American Indian Students
n/a
228 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
1,682 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
5,929 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
2%
# Black Students
17 Students
10,433 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
2,116 Students
216,811 Students
% White Students
98%
88%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
143 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
24 Students
11,153 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
146
14,983
# Students in K Grade:
131
16,757
# Students in 1st Grade:
139
16,888
# Students in 2nd Grade:
156
17,420
# Students in 3rd Grade:
129
16,764
# Students in 4th Grade:
146
15,751
# Students in 5th Grade:
165
17,896
# Students in 6th Grade:
161
17,905
# Students in 7th Grade:
165
18,332
# Students in 8th Grade:
160
18,287
# Students in 9th Grade:
195
20,756
# Students in 10th Grade:
186
19,734
# Students in 11th Grade:
153
18,284
# Students in 12th Grade:
132
16,622
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,327 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,963. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,900 is less than the state median of $15,138. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$3,933 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$3,730 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,327
$15,963
Spending / Student
$12,900
$15,138
Best Taylor County Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Taylor Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
200 Morrow Cross Rd
Flemington, WV 26347
(304) 842-0490
Flemington, WV 26347
(304) 842-0490
Grades: PK-4
| 256 students
Rank: #22.
Taylor County Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
670 Spring Hills Rd
Grafton, WV 26354
(304) 265-0722
Grafton, WV 26354
(304) 265-0722
Grades: 5-8
| 651 students
Rank: #33.
Grafton High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Yates Ave
Grafton, WV 26354
(304) 265-3046
Grafton, WV 26354
(304) 265-3046
Grades: 9-12
| 666 students
Rank: #44.
Flemington Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
824 Simpson Rd
Flemington, WV 26347
(304) 739-4749
Flemington, WV 26347
(304) 739-4749
Grades: PK-4
| 114 students
Rank: #55.
Anna Jarvis Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
650 N Pike St
Grafton, WV 26354
(304) 265-4090
Grafton, WV 26354
(304) 265-4090
Grades: PK-4
| 477 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Taylor County Schools School District?
Taylor County Schools School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,164 students.
What is the rank of Taylor County Schools School District?
Taylor County Schools School District is ranked #24 out of 57 school districts in West Virginia (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of West Virginia school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Taylor County Schools School District?
98% of Taylor County Schools School District students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Taylor County Schools School District?
Taylor County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What is Taylor County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,900 is less than the state median of $15,138. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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