For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 387 students in Coal City, WV.
The top-ranked public school in Coal City, WV is Coal City Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Coal City, WV public school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Coal City have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 13% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Coal City, WV (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Coal City Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 Independence Rd
Coal City, WV 25823
(304) 683-5001
Coal City, WV 25823
(304) 683-5001
Gr: PK-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Coal City, WV?
The top-ranked public schools in Coal City, WV include Coal City Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Coal City?
1 public schools are located in Coal City.
What is the racial composition of students in Coal City?
Coal City public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 13% (majority Black).
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