For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 643 students in Craigsville, WV.
The top ranked public schools in Craigsville, WV are Gauley River Elementary School and Richwood High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Craigsville, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Craigsville have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best 51爆料s in Craigsville, WV (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gauley River Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 School St
Craigsville, WV 26205
(304) 742-5271
Craigsville, WV 26205
(304) 742-5271
Grades: PK-5
| 321 students
Rank: #22.
Richwood High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
16414 Webster Rd
Craigsville, WV 26205
(304) 846-2684
Craigsville, WV 26205
(304) 846-2684
Grades: 9-12
| 322 students
Rank: n/an/a
Nicholas County Career/technical Center
Vocational School
215 Milam Addition Rd
Craigsville, WV 26205
(304) 742-3024
Craigsville, WV 26205
(304) 742-3024
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Craigsville, West Virginia 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
16414 Webster Rd
Craigsville, WV 26205
(304) 742-5611
Craigsville, WV 26205
(304) 742-5611
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
100 School Street
Craigsville, WV 26205
(304) 742-5271
Craigsville, WV 26205
(304) 742-5271
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Craigsville, WV?
The top ranked public schools in Craigsville, WV include Gauley River Elementary School and Richwood High School.
How many public schools are located in Craigsville?
3 public schools are located in Craigsville.
What is the racial composition of students in Craigsville?
Craigsville public schools minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 12% (majority Black).
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