Top Rankings
Taylor County Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,128 students in Taylor County Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
Public Schools in Taylor County Schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 13% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WV)
# Schools
5 Schools
684 Schools
# Students
2,128 Students
242,650 Students
# Teachers
155 Teachers
18,121 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Taylor County Schools, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 56 school districts in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#24 out of 57 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
28%
Graduation Rate
92%
91%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.05
0.23
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
3%
% Black
1%
4%
% White
98%
87%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,570 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,208. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,118 is less than the state median of $15,371. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$3,933 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$3,730 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,570
$16,208
Spending / Student
$13,118
$15,371
Best Taylor County Schools Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Taylor Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
200 Morrow Cross Rd
Flemington, WV 26347
(304) 842-0490
Flemington, WV 26347
(304) 842-0490
Gr: PK-4 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
Flemington Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
824 Simpson Rd
Flemington, WV 26347
(304) 739-4749
Flemington, WV 26347
(304) 739-4749
Gr: PK-4 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #33.
Grafton High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 Yates Ave
Grafton, WV 26354
(304) 265-3046
Grafton, WV 26354
(304) 265-3046
Gr: 9-12 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Taylor County Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
670 Spring Hills Rd
Grafton, WV 26354
(304) 265-0722
Grafton, WV 26354
(304) 265-0722
Gr: 5-8 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #55.
Anna Jarvis Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
650 N Pike St
Grafton, WV 26354
(304) 265-4090
Grafton, WV 26354
(304) 265-4090
Gr: PK-4 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Taylor County Schools?
Taylor County Schools manages 5 public schools serving 2,128 students.
What is the rank of Taylor County Schools?
Taylor County Schools is ranked #23 out of 56 school districts in West Virginia (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of West Virginia school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Taylor County Schools?
98% of Taylor County Schools students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Taylor County Schools?
Taylor County Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the West Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Taylor County Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,118 is less than the state median of $15,371. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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