For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 822 students in 26241, WV.
The top-ranked public high schools in 26241, WV are Randolph County Alternative Center, Wv Childrens Home and Elkins High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 26241 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the West Virginia public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 26241, WV have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of West Virginia public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 26241 have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the West Virginia average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Elkins High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in West Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public high school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best 26241, WV Public High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Randolph County Alternative Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1425 S Davis Ave
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9157
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9157
Gr: 6-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Wv Childrens Home
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
109 Maple Street
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 637-0278
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 637-0278
Gr: 8-12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Elkins High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Kennedy Dr
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9170
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9170
Gr: 9-12 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Elkins Mountain School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Bell Street
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 637-0313
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 637-0313
Gr: 8-11 | 44 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
Randolph Technical Center
Vocational School
200 Kennedy Dr
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9165
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9165
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 26241, WV?
The top-ranked public high schools in 26241, WV include Randolph County Alternative Center, Wv Childrens Home and Elkins High School.
How many public high schools are located in 26241?
5 public high schools are located in 26241.
What is the racial composition of students in 26241?
26241 public high schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public high schools average of 12% (majority Black).
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