Fayette County Schools

Summary:

The Fayette County Schools district in West Virginia consists of 11 schools, including 7 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 3 high schools. The data reveals a district with both high-performing and struggling schools, highlighting significant variation in academic outcomes across the region.

Among the standout schools, Fayetteville Pk-8 stands out with the highest overall performance, ranking 122nd out of 355 elementary schools in the state and earning a 3-star rating. Other strong performers include Meadow Bridge Elementary and Ansted Elementary, both of which have consistently high test scores, particularly in math and English Language Arts. In contrast, schools like Oak Hill Middle School and Valley Pk-8 struggle, with proficiency rates well below the state averages.

The district's graduation rates, around 92.5%, are slightly above the state average, but the wide range in academic performance and the high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch suggest potential equity concerns. Identifying and replicating the practices of the higher-performing schools, while also targeting resources and support to the lower-performing ones, could be key strategies for improving outcomes district-wide.

District Detail

111 Fayette Ave
Fayetteville, WV 25840-1219

(304) 574-1176

SchoolDigger Rank:
44^th of 55 West Virginia districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 5,294

Primary Schools: 6
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 3
Alternative Schools: 1

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				WV Assessment Mathematics (2025)							WV Assessment English Language Arts (2025)							WV Assessment Science (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WV Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 11th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 11th Grade	WV Assessment Science 5th Grade	WV Assessment Science 8th Grade	WV Assessment Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ansted Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	27 School St	Ansted	25812	Fayette County	Fayette County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 658-5961	178	13	13.7		173 (97.2%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.7%)	31.5	267^th of 355 public elementary schools	24.8%		43.9	213^th of 368 public elementary schools	42.1%	54	45.5	43.8	33.3					31.8	59.4	33.3					22.2			$13,490	$1,774	$11,716
Oak Hill Middle School	Public	6-8	320 W Oyler Ave	Oak Hill	25901	Fayette County	Fayette County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 469-3711	627	42	15.1		561 (89.5%)	33 (5.3%)	8 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (3.7%)	20.5	147^th of 168 public middle schools	12.5%		11.5	162^nd of 169 public middle schools	4.1%	15				23.7	17.4	15.5					41.6	27.5	29.1			19.1		$10,914	$850	$10,063
Divide Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	334 Propps Rdg Rd	Lookout	25868	Fayette County	Fayette County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 574-1443	189	14	13.4		183 (96.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.2%)	22	313^th of 355 public elementary schools	11.8%		42.7	221^st of 368 public elementary schools	39.9%	92	48.4	37.8	21.6					35.5	43.2	35.1					13.5			$13,180	$1,540	$11,640
Midland Trail High	Public	6-12	26719 Midland Trail	Hico	25854	Fayette County	Fayette County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 658-5184	618	35	17.6		606 (98.1%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.0%)	27.5	83^rd of 111 public high schools	25.2%		31.4	73^rd of 112 public high schools	34.8%	10				34.8	32.4	25.4	16.5				56.5	39.7	43.7	44.0		15.5	17.6	$12,373	$1,425	$10,948
Oak Hill High	Public	9-12	350 W Oyler Ave	Oak Hill	25901	Fayette County	Fayette County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 469-3551	1,057	67	15.8		953 (90.2%)	66 (6.2%)	12 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (2.2%)	40.5	71^st of 111 public high schools	36.0%		34.7	69^th of 112 public high schools	38.4%	2							19.6							47.3			21.8	$12,495	$1,670	$10,825
Fayette Institute Of Technology	Public	9-12	300 W Oyler Ave	Oak Hill	25901	Fayette County	Fayette County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 469-2911	0	22	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Fayetteville Pk-8	Public	PK, KG-8	515 W Maple Ave	Fayetteville	25840	Fayette County	Fayette County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 574-0560	548	37	14.8		509 (92.9%)	4 (0.7%)	8 (1.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (4.6%)	59.7	122^nd of 355 public elementary schools	65.6%		36.4	250^th of 368 public elementary schools	32.1%	128	54.9	48.9	24.4	36.9	40.6	23.6		41.2	66.0	57.8	60.0	48.4	38.8		44.4	29.1
Valley Pk-8	Public	PK, KG-8	1 Greyhound Lane	Smithers	25186	Fayette County	Fayette County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 442-8284	545	37	14.7		459 (84.2%)	36 (6.6%)	7 (1.3%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (7.2%)	27.2	293^rd of 355 public elementary schools	17.5%		18.9	333^rd of 368 public elementary schools	9.5%	40	42.0	32.7	27.3	20.9	25.0	22.0		42.0	45.3	37.5	38.6	18.8	32.5		26.8	5.0
New River Intermediate	Public	3-5	262 W Oyler Ave	Oak Hill	25901	Fayette County	Fayette County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 465-3806	523	42	12.4		460 (88.0%)	18 (3.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (8.4%)	44.8	193^rd of 355 public elementary schools	45.6%		48.6	177^th of 368 public elementary schools	51.9%	16	49.7	43.8	40.0					42.9	47.4	56.8					30.1
New River Primary	Public	PK, KG-2	308 W Oyler Avenue	Oak Hill	25901	Fayette County	Fayette County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 469-6661	605	39	15.5		511 (84.5%)	31 (5.1%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (9.8%)								(n/a)
Meadow Bridge Regional School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	870 Main Street	Meadow Bridge	25976	Fayette County	Fayette County Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(304) 484-7917	404	32	12.6		392 (97.0%)	5 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.5%)								(n/a)	61.3	66.7	34.6	25.0	35.7	18.4	6.7	64.5	62.5	61.5	52.5	42.9	24.9	40.0	44.0	24.3	16.7

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Nicholas County Schools	11.94 mi	15	25^th
Kanawha County Schools	17.02 mi	63	22^nd
WV Schools of Diversion & Transition	17.73 mi	26
Raleigh County Schools	20.29 mi	28	13^th
Greenbrier County Schools	20.49 mi	14	24^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the West Virginia Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.