Summary:
Mineral County Schools in West Virginia is home to two high schools—Keyser High School (665 students) and Frankfort High School (488 students)—both serving grades 9-12 in a rural, mountainous region of the state.
If you are choosing between these two schools, Frankfort High School is the clear academic leader. It has earned a 4-star rating for three straight years, ranking in the 71st-79th percentile statewide, while Keyser High School has fluctuated between 1 and 3 stars and currently sits at a 2-star rating (30th percentile). Frankfort also graduates 99.1% of its students—well above the state average of 92.8%—compared to Keyser’s still-respectable 94.8%. In 2025-2026 testing, Frankfort outperformed Keyser in every subject: math (19.5% vs. 13.7% proficient), English (50.4% vs. 40.5%), and science (28.3% vs. 19.1%). Frankfort also benefits from more resources, spending $12,341 per student versus $11,247 at Keyser, and has a lower student-teacher ratio (14.9:1 vs. 16.4:1).
However, both schools face challenges. Proficiency rates dropped across all subjects from 2024-2025 to 2025-2026, with Keyser’s English scores plunging 17.2 points—a dramatic decline worth investigating. Math proficiency is critically low at both schools (13.7% at Keyser, 19.5% at Frankfort), lagging the state average of 20.6%. One bright spot: Keyser actually matched Frankfort in English during 2024-2025 (57.7% vs. 57.3%), suggesting it can compete when conditions are right. The district overall ranks 38th of 54 in West Virginia, dragged down by Keyser’s inconsistency. For parents, Frankfort offers the more stable, higher-performing environment, while Keyser shows potential but needs improvement in math and consistency across subjects.
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