For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 891 students in Gilmer County, WV.
The top-ranked public schools in Gilmer County, WV are Gilmer County Elementary School, Leading Creek Elementary School and Gilmer County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gilmer County, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Gilmer County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 13% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Gilmer County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gilmer County Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
99 Fairground Rd
Glenville, WV 26351
(304) 462-7338
Glenville, WV 26351
(304) 462-7338
Gr: PK-5 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
Leading Creek Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15300 Us Highway 33 W
Linn, WV 26384
(304) 462-7127
Linn, WV 26384
(304) 462-7127
Gr: PK-5 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #33.
Gilmer County High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 Pine St
Glenville, WV 26351
(304) 462-7960
Glenville, WV 26351
(304) 462-7960
Gr: 6-12 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Gilmer County, WV?
The top-ranked public schools in Gilmer County, WV include Gilmer County Elementary School, Leading Creek Elementary School and Gilmer County High School.
How many public schools are located in Gilmer County?
3 public schools are located in Gilmer County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gilmer County?
Gilmer County public schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 13% (majority Black).
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