| District | City | Rating | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Putnam County School District | Bancroft | 10/10 Excellent · 99th pct | 11 |
| Monongalia County Schools | Morgantown | 10/10 Excellent · 98th pct | 1 |
| Monongalia School District | Morgantown | 10/10 Excellent · 98th pct | 11 |
| Wood County School District | Parkersburg | 10/10 Excellent · 96th pct | 11 |
| Hancock County School District | Chester | 10/10 Excellent · 95th pct | 5 |
| Tyler County School District | Middlebourne | 10/10 Excellent · 93rd pct | 3 |
| Doddridge County School District | Center Point | 10/10 Excellent · 91st pct | 4 |
| Ohio County School District | Wheeling | 9/10 Excellent · 89th pct | 4 |
| Ritchie County School District | Macfarlan | 9/10 Excellent · 87th pct | 10 |
| Jackson County School District | Advent | 9/10 Excellent · 85th pct | 12 |
| Marion County School District | Fairmont | 9/10 Excellent · 84th pct | 14 |
| Cabell County School District | Barboursville | 9/10 Excellent · 82nd pct | 12 |
| Grant County School District | Bayard | 8/10 Good · 80th pct | 7 |
| Wirt County School District | Elizabeth | 8/10 Good · 78th pct | 2 |
| Raleigh County School District | Arnett | 8/10 Good · 76th pct | 42 |
| Pendleton County School District | Brandywine | 8/10 Good · 75th pct | 8 |
| Jefferson County School District | Charles Town | 8/10 Good · 73rd pct | 8 |
| Harrison County School District | Clarksburg | 8/10 Good · 71st pct | 18 |
| Wayne County School District | Ceredo | 7/10 Good · 69th pct | 13 |
| Marshall County School District | Benwood | 7/10 Good · 67th pct | 8 |
| Calhoun County School District | Arnoldsburg | 7/10 Good · 65th pct | 11 |
| Kanawha County School District | Alum Creek | 7/10 Good · 64th pct | 43 |
| Kanawha County Schools | Charleston | 7/10 Good · 64th pct | 1 |
| Pocahontas County School District | Arbovale | 7/10 Good · 62nd pct | 11 |
| Hampshire County School District | Levels | 6/10 Average · 60th pct | 17 |
| Taylor County School District | Flemington | 6/10 Average · 58th pct | 5 |
| Boone County School District | Ashford | 6/10 Average · 56th pct | 27 |
| Wyoming County School District | Bud | 6/10 Average · 55th pct | 34 |
| Mercer County School District | Bluefield | 6/10 Average · 53rd pct | 18 |
| Brooke County School District | Beech Bottom | 6/10 Average · 51st pct | 7 |
| Hardy County School District | Baker | 5/10 Average · 49th pct | 8 |
| Preston County School District | Independence | 5/10 Average · 47th pct | 14 |
| Wetzel County School District | New Martinsville | 5/10 Average · 45th pct | 11 |
| Nicholas County School District | Fenwick | 5/10 Average · 44th pct | 16 |
| Pleasants County School District | Belmont | 5/10 Average · 42nd pct | 3 |
| Gilmer County School District | Normantown | 4/10 Below Average · 40th pct | 9 |
| Mason County School District | Henderson | 4/10 Below Average · 38th pct | 12 |
| Greenbrier County School District | Lewisburg | 4/10 Below Average · 36th pct | 18 |
| Barbour County School District | Volga | 4/10 Below Average · 35th pct | 6 |
| Monroe County School District | Ballard | 4/10 Below Average · 33rd pct | 11 |
| Mineral County School District | Burlington | 4/10 Below Average · 31st pct | 8 |
| Tucker County School District | Davis | 3/10 Below Average · 29th pct | 7 |
| Morgan County School District | Berkeley Springs | 3/10 Below Average · 27th pct | 2 |
| Mingo County School District | Justice | 3/10 Below Average · 25th pct | 18 |
| Berkeley County School District | Martinsburg | 3/10 Below Average · 24th pct | 9 |
| Berkeley County Schools | Martinsburg | 3/10 Below Average · 24th pct | 1 |
| Randolph County School District | Helvetia | 3/10 Below Average · 22nd pct | 21 |
| Fayette County School District | Alloy | 2/10 Poor · 20th pct | 40 |
| Logan County School District | Blair | 2/10 Poor · 18th pct | 30 |
| Clay County School District | Bickmore | 2/10 Poor · 16th pct | 12 |
| Lewis County School District | Alum Bridge | 2/10 Poor · 15th pct | 8 |
| Webster County School District | Erbacon | 2/10 Poor · 13th pct | 9 |
| Lincoln County School District | Alkol | 2/10 Poor · 11th pct | 14 |
| Braxton County School District | Duck | 1/10 Poor · 9th pct | 12 |
| Upshur County School District | Buckhannon | 1/10 Poor · 7th pct | 6 |
| Roane County School District | Amma | 1/10 Poor · 5th pct | 8 |
| Summers County School District | Alderson | 1/10 Poor · 4th pct | 12 |
| McDowell County School District | Welch | 1/10 Poor · 2nd pct | 35 |
School Districts in West Virginia
West Virginia is home to 58 public school districts serving approximately 304,420 students across 738+ zip codes. The average district rating statewide is 6/10, based on state reading and math assessment proficiency (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for 90% of districts, with a 2017–18 fallback for the rest), ranked against other districts in the same state. Directory data (enrollment, schools, contacts) is NCES CCD 2024–25.
Top-rated districts in West Virginia include Putnam County School District, Monongalia County Schools, Monongalia School District, and 2 more top-rated districts. Use the table above to sort and compare all districts, or click any district name to view its full profile including assigned schools, enrollment, and spending data.
Finding Your District in West Virginia
School district boundaries in West Virginia are determined by your residential address, not just your city or zip code. In some areas, a single zip code spans multiple districts, or a district may serve students across several zip codes. The most reliable way to confirm your district is to enter your exact zip code in the search tool above.
Why School Districts Matter for Homebuyers
In West Virginia, as across the country, school district quality is one of the top three factors homebuyers cite when choosing a neighborhood. Homes in higher-rated districts often command a premium of 5–25% compared to similar homes in adjacent districts. Whether you're buying, renting, or planning a move, understanding which school district serves your address is an essential first step.