For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,227 students in 25661, WV (there are 4 private schools, serving 242 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in 25661, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
The top ranked public schools in 25661, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 25661 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 25661, WV 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 12% (majority Black).
Best 25661, WV Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Williamson Pk8
(Math: 28% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5 Parkway Dr
Williamson, WV 25661
(304) 235-2520
Williamson, WV 25661
(304) 235-2520
Grades: PK-8
| 502 students
Rank: #22.
Tug Valley High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
50 Panther Blvd
Williamson, WV 25661
(304) 235-2266
Williamson, WV 25661
(304) 235-2266
Grades: 9-12
| 335 students
Rank: #33.
Lenore Pk8 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
| 390 students
25661, 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 25661, WV?
The top ranked public schools in 25661, WV include Williamson Pk8, Tug Valley High School and Lenore Pk8 School.
How many public schools are located in 25661?
3 public schools are located in 25661.
What percentage of students in 25661 go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in 25661 are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in 25661?
25661 public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 12% (majority Black).
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