📊 Data: NCES CCD 2024–2025·🔄 Updated: May 2026·Editorial standards
📍 Princeton, WV · Mercer County

Mercer County School District

Grades Pre-K – 12th · 8,686 students · 25 schools · 18 zip codes

6
out of 10 Rating Average
State reading & math proficiency · 53rd percentile among West Virginia districts. Ranked within West Virginia only — not comparable across states.
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School District · West Virginia
Mercer County School District
📍 Princeton, WV · Mercer County · NCES LEAID 5400840
6/10
Rating
8,686
Students
25
Schools
Pre-K – 12th
Grade Span
18
Zip Codes
District Contact & InformationSource: NCES CCD 2024–25
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Grades Served
Pre-K – 12th
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District Phone
(304)487-1551
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District Mailing Address
1403 HONAKER AVENUE 1403 HONAKER AVENUE, PRINCETON, WV 24740
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Enrollment
8,686 students
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Schools
25
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County
Mercer County, WV
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NCES District ID (LEAID)
5400840
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District Type
Public School District
Zip Codes Served by Mercer County School District18 zip codes
Zip CodeCityCountyState
24701BluefieldMercer CountyWV
24712AthensMercer CountyWV
24714BeesonMercer CountyWV
24715BramwellMercer CountyWV
24724FreemanMercer CountyWV
24729HiawathaMercer CountyWV
24731KegleyMercer CountyWV
24733LashmeetMercer CountyWV
24736MatoakaMercer CountyWV
24737MontcalmMercer CountyWV
24738NemoursMercer CountyWV
24739PrincetonMercer CountyWV
24740PrincetonMercer CountyWV
24747RockMercer CountyWV
25820Camp CreekMercer CountyWV
25841Flat TopMercer CountyWV
25922SpanishburgMercer CountyWV
25971LeronaMercer CountyWV
Frequently Asked Questions
What zip codes are in Mercer County School District?▼
Mercer County School District serves 18 zip codes: 24701, 24712, 24714, 24715, 24724, 24729, 24731, 24733, 24736, 24737, 24738, 24739, 24740, 24747, 25820, 25841, 25922, 25971. Zip codes and district boundaries do not line up exactly, so confirm your exact address with the district office before you rely on an assignment.
How is Mercer County School District rated?▼
Mercer County School District has an overall rating of 6 out of 10 (Average), based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts). That places it in the 53rd percentile among West Virginia school districts. Ratings are percentile-ranked within West Virginia only and are not comparable across states.
How many students attend Mercer County School District?▼
The NCES Common Core of Data directory reports enrollment of 8,686 students across 25 schools for Mercer County School District.
What grades does Mercer County School District serve?▼
Mercer County School District is listed in the NCES directory as serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
How do I contact Mercer County School District?▼
You can reach Mercer County School District by phone at (304)487-1551 or by mail at 1403 HONAKER AVENUE 1403 HONAKER AVENUE, PRINCETON, WV 24740. Contact details come from the NCES district directory and are the best way to confirm which school your address is assigned to.

About Mercer County School District

Mercer County School District is a public school district serving 18 zip codes in West Virginia, primarily in Mercer County. It carries an overall rating of 6/10 (Average), the 53rd percentile among West Virginia districts. That rating reflects the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts with a 2017–18 fallback for the rest) and is ranked only against other West Virginia districts — scores are not comparable between states. Directory details on this page come from the NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25.

District boundaries are address-specific and do not follow zip code lines exactly — a single zip code can be split between two or more districts. Use the zip codes listed above as a starting point, then confirm your assignment with the district office at (304)487-1551 before making a housing decision.

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