For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,118 students in Webster County, WV.
The top ranked public schools in Webster County, WV are Webster Springs Elementary School, Hacker Valley Elementary School and Glade Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Webster County, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Webster County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Webster County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Webster Springs Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
318 River Dr
Webster Springs, WV 26288
(304) 847-5321
Webster Springs, WV 26288
(304) 847-5321
Grades: PK-6
| 208 students
Rank: #22.
Hacker Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11 School Loop Rd
Hacker Valley, WV 26222
(304) 493-6488
Hacker Valley, WV 26222
(304) 493-6488
Grades: PK-8
| 40 students
Rank: #33.
Glade Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
25 Mill St
Cowen, WV 26206
(304) 226-5353
Cowen, WV 26206
(304) 226-5353
Grades: PK-6
| 350 students
Rank: #44.
Webster County High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 Highlander Dr
Upperglade, WV 26266
(304) 226-5772
Upperglade, WV 26266
(304) 226-5772
Grades: 7-12
| 520 students
Webster County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
90 Eagle Lane
Diana, WV 26217
(304) 847-2112
Diana, WV 26217
(304) 847-2112
Grades: PK-8
| 73 students
25 Mill Street
Cowen, WV 26206
(304) 226-5353
Cowen, WV 26206
(304) 226-5353
Grades: 5-8
| 219 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Webster County, WV?
The top ranked public schools in Webster County, WV include Webster Springs Elementary School, Hacker Valley Elementary School and Glade Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Webster County?
4 public schools are located in Webster County.
What is the racial composition of students in Webster County?
Webster County public schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 12% (majority Black).
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