Best Charles Town Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,404 students in Charles Town, WV (there are 1 private school, serving 143 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Charles Town, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).

The top-ranked public schools in Charles Town, WV are Wright Denny Intermediate School, South Jefferson Elementary School and Washington High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Charles Town, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Charles Town have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of West Virginia public schools.

Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the West Virginia public school average of 13% (majority Black).