For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 633 students in Franklin, WV.
The top-ranked public schools in Franklin, WV are Franklin Elementary School and Pendleton County Middle/high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Franklin have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 13% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Franklin, WV (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
67 South Branch St
Franklin, WV 26807
(304) 358-2206
Franklin, WV 26807
(304) 358-2206
Gr: PK-6 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Pendleton County Middle/high School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
409 Maple Ave
Franklin, WV 26807
(304) 358-2573
Franklin, WV 26807
(304) 358-2573
Gr: 7-12 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Franklin, WV?
The top-ranked public schools in Franklin, WV include Franklin Elementary School and Pendleton County Middle/high School.
How many public schools are located in Franklin?
2 public schools are located in Franklin.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin?
Franklin public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 13% (majority Black).
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