| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Putnam County School District | Bancroft | 10/10 Excellent · 99th pct | 8,993 | 23 | PK–12 | 11 |
How Putnam County compares
It enrolls 8,993 students across 23 schools. Its rating of 10/10 is above the West Virginia average of 5.4/10.
School Districts in Putnam County, West Virginia
Putnam County has 1 public school district covering 11 zip codes. The top-rated district in Putnam County is Putnam County School District (10/10). 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.
Enter your zip code on any page to confirm your exact district assignment — district boundaries are address-specific and may not follow county or city lines.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Putnam County, WV?
1 school district serves zip codes in Putnam 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 Putnam County, WV?
Of the districts serving Putnam County, Putnam County School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 99th 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.