For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,325 students in Williamson, WV (there are 5 private schools, serving 267 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Williamson, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
The top ranked public schools in Williamson, WV are Williamson Pk8, Tug Valley High School and Lenore Pk8 School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Williamson, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Williamson have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 11% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Williamson, WV (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Williamson Pk8
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Parkway Drive
Williamson, WV 25661
(304) 235-2520
Williamson, WV 25661
(304) 235-2520
Grades: PK-8
| 527 students
Rank: #22.
Tug Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
50 Panther Ave
Williamson, WV 25661
(304) 235-2266
Williamson, WV 25661
(304) 235-2266
Grades: 9-12
| 382 students
Rank: #33.
Lenore Pk8 School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Ranger Ave
Williamson, WV 25661
(304) 475-5231
Williamson, WV 25661
(304) 475-5231
Grades: PK-8
| 416 students
Williamson, West Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5 Parkway Dr
Williamson, WV 25661
(304) 235-2521
Williamson, WV 25661
(304) 235-2521
Grades: PK-4
| n/a students
801 Alderson St
Williamson, WV 25661
(304) 235-2518
Williamson, WV 25661
(304) 235-2518
Grades: 9-12
| 176 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Williamson, WV?
The top ranked public schools in Williamson, WV include Williamson Pk8, Tug Valley High School and Lenore Pk8 School.
How many public schools are located in Williamson?
3 public schools are located in Williamson.
What percentage of students in Williamson go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in Williamson are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Williamson?
Williamson public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 11% (majority Black).
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