For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 665 students in Philippi, WV.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Philippi, WV are Philippi Elementary School and Philippi Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Philippi, WV public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the West Virginia public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Philippi have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the West Virginia public elementary school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Philippi, WV (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Philippi Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
547 Cherry Hill Rd
Philippi, WV 26416
(304) 457-4229
Philippi, WV 26416
(304) 457-4229
Gr: PK-4 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Philippi Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
611 Cherry Hill Rd
Philippi, WV 26416
(304) 457-2999
Philippi, WV 26416
(304) 457-2999
Gr: 5-8 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Philippi, WV?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Philippi, WV include Philippi Elementary School and Philippi Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Philippi?
2 public elementary schools are located in Philippi.
What is the racial composition of students in Philippi?
Philippi public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the West Virginia public elementary schools average of 12% (majority Black).
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