| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercer County School District | Bluefield | 6/10 Average · 52nd pct | 8,686 | 25 | PK–12 | 18 |
How Mercer County compares
It enrolls 8,686 students across 25 schools. Its rating of 6/10 is above the West Virginia average of 5.4/10.
School Districts in Mercer County, West Virginia
Mercer County has 1 public school district covering 18 zip codes. The top-rated district in Mercer County is Mercer County School District (6/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in West Virginia. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Mercer County, WV?
1 school district serves zip codes in Mercer County, WV. The table above shows its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Mercer County, WV?
Of the districts serving Mercer County, Mercer County School District has the highest rating on this site at 6/10. That places it in the 52nd percentile among West Virginia school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on West Virginia reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in West Virginia and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within West Virginia only, never across state lines.