For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,124 students in 26601, WV.
The top ranked public schools in 26601, WV are Sutton Elementary School, Braxton County High School and Braxton County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 26601 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 26601, WV have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best 26601, WV Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sutton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
288 N Hill Rd
Sutton, WV 26601
(304) 765-5202
Sutton, WV 26601
(304) 765-5202
Gr: PK-5 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Braxton County High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Jerry Burton Dr
Sutton, WV 26601
(304) 765-7331
Sutton, WV 26601
(304) 765-7331
Gr: 9-12 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Braxton County Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Carter Braxton Dr
Sutton, WV 26601
(304) 765-2644
Sutton, WV 26601
(304) 765-2644
Gr: 6-8 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Little Birch Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
55 Little Birch Rd
Sutton, WV 26601
(304) 765-2042
Sutton, WV 26601
(304) 765-2042
Gr: PK-5 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 26601, WV?
The top ranked public schools in 26601, WV include Sutton Elementary School, Braxton County High School and Braxton County Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 26601?
4 public schools are located in 26601.
What is the racial composition of students in 26601?
26601 public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 12% (majority Black).
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