For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,836 students in Monroe County, WV (there are , serving 57 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Monroe County, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
The top ranked public schools in Monroe County, WV are Alderson Elementary School, Peterstown Middle School and Mountain View Elementary & Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monroe County, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Monroe County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ in Monroe County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alderson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
305 Elmwood Ave
Alderson, WV 24910
(304) 445-7241
Alderson, WV 24910
(304) 445-7241
Gr: PK-5 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Peterstown Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5414 Ballard Red Sulphur Pkwy
Peterstown, WV 24963
(304) 753-4322
Peterstown, WV 24963
(304) 753-4322
Gr: 5-8 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Mountain View Elementary & Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
121 Mountain View Drive
Union, WV 24983
(304) 772-4903
Union, WV 24983
(304) 772-4903
Gr: PK-8 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
James Monroe High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
142 James Monroe Dr
Lindside, WV 24951
(304) 753-5183
Lindside, WV 24951
(304) 753-5183
Gr: 9-12 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #55.
Peterstown Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5414 Ballard Red Sulphur Parkw
Peterstown, WV 24963
(304) 753-4328
Peterstown, WV 24963
(304) 753-4328
Gr: PK-4 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
Monroe County Vocational Center
Vocational School
74 James Monroe Dr
Lindside, WV 24951
(304) 753-9971
Lindside, WV 24951
(304) 753-9971
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Monroe County, WV?
The top ranked public schools in Monroe County, WV include Alderson Elementary School, Peterstown Middle School and Mountain View Elementary & Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Monroe County?
6 public schools are located in Monroe County.
What percentage of students in Monroe County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Monroe County are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe County?
Monroe County public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 12% (majority Black).
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