For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,498 students in Taylor County, WV.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Taylor County, WV are West Taylor Elementary School, Taylor County Middle School and Flemington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Taylor County, WV public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the West Virginia public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Taylor County have an average ranking of 6/10, 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 Taylor County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Taylor Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
200 Morrow Cross Rd
Flemington, WV 26347
(304) 842-0490
Flemington, WV 26347
(304) 842-0490
Grades: PK-4
| 256 students
Rank: #22.
Taylor County Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
670 Spring Hills Rd
Grafton, WV 26354
(304) 265-0722
Grafton, WV 26354
(304) 265-0722
Grades: 5-8
| 651 students
Rank: #33.
Flemington Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
824 Simpson Rd
Flemington, WV 26347
(304) 739-4749
Flemington, WV 26347
(304) 739-4749
Grades: PK-4
| 114 students
Rank: #44.
Anna Jarvis Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
650 N Pike St
Grafton, WV 26354
(304) 265-4090
Grafton, WV 26354
(304) 265-4090
Grades: PK-4
| 477 students
Taylor County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
27 Stillhouse Road
Flemington, WV 26347
(304) 739-4696
Flemington, WV 26347
(304) 739-4696
Grades: K-5
| 49 students
Box 159
Grafton, WV 26354
(304) 265-6114
Grafton, WV 26354
(304) 265-6114
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rr 2 Box 157
Grafton, WV 26354
(304) 265-1893
Grafton, WV 26354
(304) 265-1893
Grades: PK-4
| 94 students
Taylor County Vocational Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
115 Sam Bord Dr
Grafton, WV 26354
(304) 265-1050
Grafton, WV 26354
(304) 265-1050
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Taylor County, WV?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Taylor County, WV include West Taylor Elementary School, Taylor County Middle School and Flemington Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Taylor County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Taylor County.
What is the racial composition of students in Taylor County?
Taylor 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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