Summary:
Zip code 26456, serving the West Union, WV area, is home to 2 elementary schools within the Doddridge County Schools district, which together provide a complete educational pipeline for students from Pre-K through 4th grade.
For parents, the standout school in this area is clearly Doddridge County Elementary School (Grades 1-4), which consistently ranks among the top 20% of all elementary schools in West Virginia. In the 2025-2026 school year, it ranked 66th out of 355 schools statewide with a 4-star rating, and it achieved an even more impressive 5-star rating and 27th place ranking the previous year. Academically, this school significantly outperforms both its district and the state: math proficiency stands at 58.8% (19.4 points above the state average), while ELA proficiency is 61.2% (13.6 points above the state average). The school also shows strong year-over-year growth, with 4th graders scoring 7.5 points higher in ELA than 3rd graders. Meanwhile, Doddridge County Early Learning Academy (Grades PK-K) serves 170 of the youngest learners and, while it has no test scores due to its grade span, it provides the foundational skills that feed into the elementary school's success.
Both schools offer favorable learning environments with low student-teacher ratios (11.4:1 at the elementary school and 13:1 at the early learning academy) and above-average per-student spending ($18,332 and $19,235, respectively). The district itself is rated 4 stars and ranks 12th out of 54 districts in West Virginia. While the elementary school's state ranking dipped slightly from 27th to 66th, its sustained 4-5 star ratings and consistently high test scores indicate a stable, high-quality educational system. For families in this area, the combination of a strong early learning foundation and an academically excellent elementary school makes this zip code a solid choice for young children.
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