Summary:
Kermit, West Virginia, is a small community in Mingo County served by a single public school, Kermit Pre K-8, which educates students from Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade under the Mingo County Schools district.
For parents, this one school is the entire educational landscape for younger learners in the area, and the news is largely positive. Kermit Pre K-8 consistently outperforms both its district and the state of West Virginia in the core subjects of Mathematics, English Language Arts, and Science. Overall, the school posts a 48.8% proficiency rate in math and 51.2% in ELA, both above state averages. The standout feature is the 8th grade cohort, which achieves exceptional results—56.7% proficiency in math and 61.5% in ELA, far exceeding district and state benchmarks. This suggests strong preparation for the high school transition. The school also benefits from a favorable 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio, which supports individualized attention.
However, there are specific areas of concern. Fifth grade mathematics is a clear weak point, with only 30.4% proficiency, significantly below the state average. Similarly, 6th grade ELA shows a notable dip to 40.9%, trailing both district and state figures. While the school leads its district in nearly every grade and subject, its state ranking has slipped from 105th to 147th over the past few years, indicating that other schools are improving at a faster pace. Despite these challenges, Kermit Pre K-8 remains a strong academic anchor for the community, with clear strengths in upper grades and a solid foundation for continued improvement.
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