For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 822 students in 26241, WV.
The top ranked public high schools in 26241, WV are Randolph County Alternative Center, Wv Childrens Home and Elkins High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 26241 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the West Virginia public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 26241, WV have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of West Virginia public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 26241 have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the West Virginia average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Elkins High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in West Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public high school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best 26241, WV Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Randolph County Alternative Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1425 S Davis Ave
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9157
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9157
Grades: 6-12
| 25 students
Rank: #22.
Wv Childrens Home
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
109 Maple Street
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 637-0278
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 637-0278
Grades: 8-12
| 13 students
Rank: #33.
Elkins High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Kennedy Dr
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9170
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9170
Grades: 9-12
| 740 students
Rank: #44.
Elkins Mountain School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Bell Street
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 637-0313
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 637-0313
Grades: 8-11
| 44 students
Rank: n/an/a
Randolph Technical Center
Vocational School
200 Kennedy Dr
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9165
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9165
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 26241, WV?
The top ranked public high schools in 26241, WV include Randolph County Alternative Center, Wv Childrens Home and Elkins High School.
How many public high schools are located in 26241?
5 public high schools are located in 26241.
What is the racial composition of students in 26241?
26241 public high schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public high schools average of 12% (majority Black).
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