For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 78 students in Birch River, WV (there are , serving 29 private students). 73% of all K-12 students in Birch River, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
The top ranked public school in Birch River, WV is Birch River Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Birch River, WV public school have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Birch River have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Birch River, WV (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Birch River Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
379 Birch River Rd
Birch River, WV 26610
(304) 649-2651
Birch River, WV 26610
(304) 649-2651
Grades: PK-5
| 78 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Birch River, WV?
The top ranked public schools in Birch River, WV include Birch River Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Birch River?
1 public schools are located in Birch River.
What percentage of students in Birch River go to public school?
73% of all K-12 students in Birch River are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Birch River?
Birch River public schools minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 12% (majority Black).
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