For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 891 students in Gilmer County, WV.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the West Virginia public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Gilmer County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public elementary school average of 13% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary 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 elementary schools in Gilmer County, WV?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Gilmer County, WV include Gilmer County Elementary School, Leading Creek Elementary School and Gilmer County High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Gilmer County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Gilmer County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gilmer County?
Gilmer County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public elementary schools average of 13% (majority Black).
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