For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,975 students in Belle, WV.
The top ranked public schools in Belle, WV are Midland Trail Elementary School, Belle Elementary School and Riverside High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Belle, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Belle have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Belle, WV (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Midland Trail Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Ferry St
Belle, WV 25015
(304) 949-1823
Belle, WV 25015
(304) 949-1823
Grades: PK-5
| 164 students
Rank: #22.
Belle Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 E 6th St
Belle, WV 25015
(304) 949-2612
Belle, WV 25015
(304) 949-2612
Grades: PK-5
| 278 students
Rank: #33.
Riverside High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Warrior Way
Belle, WV 25015
(304) 348-1996
Belle, WV 25015
(304) 348-1996
Grades: 9-12
| 1,126 students
Rank: #44.
Du Pont Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Panther Dr
Belle, WV 25015
(304) 949-1798
Belle, WV 25015
(304) 949-1798
Grades: 6-8
| 407 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Belle, WV?
The top ranked public schools in Belle, WV include Midland Trail Elementary School, Belle Elementary School and Riverside High School.
How many public schools are located in Belle?
4 public schools are located in Belle.
What is the racial composition of students in Belle?
Belle public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 12% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Belle are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Belle include: Midland Trail Elementary School vs. Belle Elementary School, Belle Elementary School vs. Midland Trail Elementary School
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