For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,601 students in Upshur County, WV (there are , serving 99 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Upshur County, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
The top ranked public schools in Upshur County, WV are Tennerton Elementary School, French Creek Elementary School and Washington District Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Upshur 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 30% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Upshur County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Upshur County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tennerton Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
167 Gawthrop Rd
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-1278
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-1278
Grades: PK-5
| 304 students
Rank: #22.
French Creek Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7619 Route 20 South Rd
French Creek, WV 26218
(304) 924-6381
French Creek, WV 26218
(304) 924-6381
Grades: PK-5
| 229 students
Rank: #33.
Washington District Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5078 Tallmansville Rd
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-6599
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-6599
Grades: PK-5
| 121 students
Rank: #44.
Buckhannon Academy Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
16 College Ave
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-3310
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-3310
Grades: PK-5
| 517 students
Rank: #55.
Rock Cave Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12292 Route 20 South Rd
Rock Cave, WV 26234
(304) 924-6969
Rock Cave, WV 26234
(304) 924-6969
Grades: PK-5
| 147 students
Rank: #66.
Hodgesville Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
918 Teter Rd
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-3212
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-3212
Grades: PK-5
| 163 students
Rank: #77.
B-u Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
553 Route 20 South Rd
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-1520
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-1520
Grades: 6-8
| 742 students
Rank: #88.
Buckhannon Upshur High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
270 Bu Dr
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-3720
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-3720
Grades: 9-12
| 1,120 students
Rank: #99.
Union Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
481 Heavner Grove Rd
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-1394
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-1394
Grades: PK-5
| 258 students
Rank: n/an/a
Fred W Eberle Tech Center
Vocational School
208 Morton Ave
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-1259
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-1259
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Upshur County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2 College Ave
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-3310
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-3310
Grades: PK-2
| 351 students
18 College Ave.
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 304-5813
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 304-5813
Grades: 3-5
| 283 students
5 Baxter St
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-2401
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-2401
Grades: 3-5
| 53 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Upshur County, WV?
The top ranked public schools in Upshur County, WV include Tennerton Elementary School, French Creek Elementary School and Washington District Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Upshur County?
10 public schools are located in Upshur County.
What percentage of students in Upshur County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Upshur County are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Upshur County?
Upshur County public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 12% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Upshur County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Upshur County include: Tennerton Elementary School vs. Buckhannon Academy Elementary School, Buckhannon Academy Elementary School vs. Tennerton Elementary School
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