For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 463 students in Ashton, WV.
The top-ranked public schools in Ashton, WV are Ashton Elementary School and Hannan Junior/senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ashton, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Ashton have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 13% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Ashton, WV (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ashton Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
997 Ashton Upland Rd
Ashton, WV 25503
(304) 576-9931
Ashton, WV 25503
(304) 576-9931
Gr: PK-6 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Hannan Junior/senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Wildcat Way
Ashton, WV 25503
(304) 743-3212
Ashton, WV 25503
(304) 743-3212
Gr: 7-12 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Ashton, WV?
The top-ranked public schools in Ashton, WV include Ashton Elementary School and Hannan Junior/senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Ashton?
2 public schools are located in Ashton.
What is the racial composition of students in Ashton?
Ashton public schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 13% (majority Black).
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