For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,551 students in Mingo County, WV (there are , serving 242 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Mingo County, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
The top ranked public schools in Mingo County, WV are Kermit Pre K8, Williamson Pk8 and Matewan Pk8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mingo County, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Mingo County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Mingo County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kermit Pre K8
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 Blue Devil Ln
Kermit, WV 25674
(304) 393-4130
Kermit, WV 25674
(304) 393-4130
Grades: PK-8
| 295 students
Rank: #22.
Williamson Pk8
(Math: 28% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5 Parkway Dr
Williamson, WV 25661
(304) 235-2520
Williamson, WV 25661
(304) 235-2520
Grades: PK-8
| 502 students
Rank: #33.
Matewan Pk8
(Math: 31% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Chambers St
Matewan, WV 25678
(304) 426-4719
Matewan, WV 25678
(304) 426-4719
Grades: PK-8
| 398 students
Rank: #44.
Tug Valley High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
50 Panther Blvd
Williamson, WV 25661
(304) 235-2266
Williamson, WV 25661
(304) 235-2266
Grades: 9-12
| 335 students
Rank: #55.
Lenore Pk8 School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Ranger Ave
Williamson, WV 25661
(304) 475-5231
Williamson, WV 25661
(304) 475-5231
Grades: PK-8
| 390 students
Rank: #66.
Mingo Central Comprehensive High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4000 King Coal Highway
Delbarton, WV 25670
(304) 426-6603
Delbarton, WV 25670
(304) 426-6603
Grades: 9-12
| 618 students
Rank: #77.
Gilbert Pk8
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Lion Dr
Gilbert, WV 25621
(304) 664-8197
Gilbert, WV 25621
(304) 664-8197
Grades: PK-8
| 415 students
Rank: #88.
Burch Pk8
(Math: 20% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
275 Bulldog Blvd
Delbarton, WV 25670
(304) 475-2700
Delbarton, WV 25670
(304) 475-2700
Grades: PK-8
| 488 students
Rank: #99.
Dingess Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
495 Messenger Branch
Dingess, WV 25671
(304) 752-7036
Dingess, WV 25671
(304) 752-7036
Grades: PK-5
| 110 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mingo County Extended Learning Center - Adult Only
Vocational School
165 Bulldog Blvd
Delbarton, WV 25670
(304) 475-3347
Delbarton, WV 25670
(304) 475-3347
Grades: AE
| n/a students
Mingo County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Rt. 3 Box 4b
Delbarton, WV 25670
(304) 475-2141
Delbarton, WV 25670
(304) 475-2141
Grades: PK-4
| 308 students
Rt. 2 Box 521a
Delbarton, WV 25670
(304) 475-2700
Delbarton, WV 25670
(304) 475-2700
Grades: 7-12
| 351 students
Hc88 Box 142-a
Baisden, WV 25608
(304) 664-3849
Baisden, WV 25608
(304) 664-3849
Grades: K-4
| 145 students
21 Middle School Dr
Gilbert, WV 25621
(304) 664-5042
Gilbert, WV 25621
(304) 664-5042
Grades: PK-4
| 339 students
1 Lion Country Way
Gilbert, WV 25621
(304) 664-8197
Gilbert, WV 25621
(304) 664-8197
Grades: 7-12
| 365 students
100 Chambers Street
Matewan, WV 25678
(304) 426-4719
Matewan, WV 25678
(304) 426-4719
Grades: PK-4
| n/a students
100 Tiger Ln
Matewan, WV 25678
(304) 426-6555
Matewan, WV 25678
(304) 426-6555
Grades: 9-12
| 196 students
Mingo Career & Technical Center (Closed 2012)
Vocational School
Route 2 Box 52 A
Delbarton, WV 25670
(304) 475-3347
Delbarton, WV 25670
(304) 475-3347
Grades: 9-12
| 5 students
5 Parkway Dr
Williamson, WV 25661
(304) 235-2521
Williamson, WV 25661
(304) 235-2521
Grades: PK-4
| n/a students
Po Box 309
Varney, WV 25696
(304) 426-6020
Varney, WV 25696
(304) 426-6020
Grades: PK-3
| 231 students
801 Alderson St
Williamson, WV 25661
(304) 235-2518
Williamson, WV 25661
(304) 235-2518
Grades: 9-12
| 176 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Mingo County, WV?
The top ranked public schools in Mingo County, WV include Kermit Pre K8, Williamson Pk8 and Matewan Pk8.
How many public schools are located in Mingo County?
10 public schools are located in Mingo County.
What percentage of students in Mingo County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Mingo County are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mingo County?
Mingo County public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 12% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Mingo County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Mingo County include: Tug Valley High School vs. Mingo Central Comprehensive High School, Mingo Central Comprehensive High School vs. Tug Valley High School, Williamson Pk8 vs. Mingo Central Comprehensive High School
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