For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 630 students in Pocahontas County, WV.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Pocahontas County, WV are Marlinton Elementary School, Hillsboro Elementary School and Marlinton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pocahontas County, WV public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the West Virginia public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Pocahontas County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of West Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public elementary school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Pocahontas County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marlinton Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
926 5th Ave
Marlinton, WV 24954
(304) 799-6551
Marlinton, WV 24954
(304) 799-6551
Grades: PK-5
| 211 students
Rank: #22.
Hillsboro Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7724 Seneca Trl
Hillsboro, WV 24946
(304) 653-4221
Hillsboro, WV 24946
(304) 653-4221
Grades: PK-5
| 80 students
Rank: #33.
Marlinton Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Copperhead Way
Buckeye, WV 24924
(304) 799-6773
Buckeye, WV 24924
(304) 799-6773
Grades: 6-8
| 135 students
Rank: #44.
Green Bank Elementary-middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5917 Potomac Highlands Trl
Green Bank, WV 24944
(304) 456-4865
Green Bank, WV 24944
(304) 456-4865
Grades: PK-8
| 204 students
Pocahontas County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4319 Denmar Road
Hillsboro, WV 24946
(304) 653-4201
Hillsboro, WV 24946
(304) 653-4201
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Pocahontas County, WV?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Pocahontas County, WV include Marlinton Elementary School, Hillsboro Elementary School and Marlinton Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Pocahontas County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Pocahontas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pocahontas County?
Pocahontas County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public elementary schools average of 12% (majority Black).
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