Can I use Fayette County's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the Fayette County school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in Fayette County?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in Fayette County?

Start with the 12 listed public schools and 1 district entry, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Fayette County Schools & Education

Name: Fayette County, West Virginia Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Fayette County, West Virginia

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

49/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

90.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

90.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 92.8%

Per-Pupil Spending

$7,277

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,773

School Score

49/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 62/100

State Score Position

#44

of 55 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Fayette County

Measured School Summary

Fayette County performs at an average level with a school score of 49/100 and a solid graduation rate of 90.0%.

Funding Context

At $7,277 per pupil, Fayette County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 22% below the West Virginia average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 2.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 6% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Fayette County before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

12 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

49/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #44 of 55 West Virginia counties with school score data.

Completion

90.0%

2.8 pts below the state average

Funding context

$7,277

$496 below the state average

School coverage

1 district represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Fayette County has 12 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

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Parent decision brief

What Fayette County school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Dominant-district county

FAYETTE COUNTY SCHOOLS carries most of the listed public-school system, with 12 of 12 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.

State position

#44

of 55 West Virginia counties with school score data. The county score is 13 points below the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 92% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

FAYETTE COUNTY SCHOOLS

Elementary to high school visible

5,613 students

Elementary 7Middle 1High 3Other 1

12 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

FAYETTE COUNTY SCHOOLS is the largest listed district slice, with 12 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Fayette County?

Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?

Which schools are missing enrollment or ratio fields, and does the district publish a newer local profile than the NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data?

Education Overview

About Schools in Fayette County, West Virginia

This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.

A Large, Diverse Educational Framework

Fayette County supports 12 public schools that educate a total of 5,613 students. The system includes seven elementary schools, one middle school, and three high schools, along with one specialized facility. This broad network provides comprehensive coverage across the county's varied geography.

Centralized Management at Fayette County Schools

Fayette County Schools manages all 12 public institutions in the area, serving over 5,600 students. Currently, 0% of the county's schools are charter-based, meaning all students are enrolled in the traditional district system. Oak Hill High is the largest anchor in the district, serving 1,164 students.

A Mix of Suburbs and Rural Towns

Students here experience a diverse mix of settings, with six schools in suburban areas, five in rural zones, and one in a town. Average school size is 510 students, but this varies widely from the large Oak Hill High to smaller primary centers. This geographic variety means the daily school experience depends heavily on whether you live in a town center or the countryside.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Fayette County

Reported Enrollment

5,613

11 schools reporting

School Districts

district

Charter Schools

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary7

Middle1

High3

Other1

1 School District in Fayette County

FAYETTE COUNTY SCHOOLS

Guide

12 schools

5,613 students enrolled

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12 Public Schools in Fayette County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

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Public schools in Fayette County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
OAK HILL HIGH	Profile	FAYETTE COUNTY SCHOOLS	OAK HILL, 25901Suburb: Small	9–12	High	1,164
NEW RIVER PRIMARY	Record	FAYETTE COUNTY SCHOOLS	OAK HILL, 25901Suburb: Small	PK–2	Primary	664
OAK HILL MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	FAYETTE COUNTY SCHOOLS	OAK HILL, 25901Suburb: Small	6–8	Middle	656
MIDLAND TRAIL HIGH	Record	FAYETTE COUNTY SCHOOLS	HICO, 25854Rural: Distant	6–12	High	623
FAYETTEVILLE PK-8	Record	FAYETTE COUNTY SCHOOLS	FAYETTEVILLE, 25840Suburb: Small	PK–8	Primary	587
NEW RIVER INTERMEDIATE	Record	FAYETTE COUNTY SCHOOLS	OAK HILL, 25901Suburb: Small	3–5	Primary	581
VALLEY PK-8	Record	FAYETTE COUNTY SCHOOLS	SMITHERS, 25186Town: Fringe	PK–8	Primary	530
MEADOW BRIDGE ELEMENTARY	Record	FAYETTE COUNTY SCHOOLS	MEADOW BRIDGE, 25976Rural: Distant	PK–6	Primary	221
DIVIDE ELEMENTARY	Record	FAYETTE COUNTY SCHOOLS	LOOKOUT, 25868Rural: Distant	PK–5	Primary	212
ANSTED ELEMENTARY	Record	FAYETTE COUNTY SCHOOLS	ANSTED, 25812Rural: Fringe	PK–5	Primary	190
MEADOW BRIDGE HIGH	Record	FAYETTE COUNTY SCHOOLS	MEADOW BRIDGE, 25976Rural: Distant	7–12	High	185
FAYETTE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY	Record	FAYETTE COUNTY SCHOOLS	OAK HILL, 25901Suburb: Small	—	Vocational	—

OAK HILL HIGH

FAYETTE COUNTY SCHOOLS

OAK HILL, 25901 / Suburb: Small

Profile9–12High1,164 students

NEW RIVER PRIMARY

FAYETTE COUNTY SCHOOLS

OAK HILL, 25901 / Suburb: Small

RecordPK–2Primary664 students

OAK HILL MIDDLE SCHOOL

FAYETTE COUNTY SCHOOLS

OAK HILL, 25901 / Suburb: Small

Record6–8Middle656 students

MIDLAND TRAIL HIGH

FAYETTE COUNTY SCHOOLS

HICO, 25854 / Rural: Distant

Record6–12High623 students

FAYETTEVILLE PK-8

FAYETTE COUNTY SCHOOLS

FAYETTEVILLE, 25840 / Suburb: Small

RecordPK–8Primary587 students

NEW RIVER INTERMEDIATE

FAYETTE COUNTY SCHOOLS

OAK HILL, 25901 / Suburb: Small

Record3–5Primary581 students

VALLEY PK-8

FAYETTE COUNTY SCHOOLS

SMITHERS, 25186 / Town: Fringe

RecordPK–8Primary530 students

MEADOW BRIDGE ELEMENTARY

FAYETTE COUNTY SCHOOLS

MEADOW BRIDGE, 25976 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–6Primary221 students

DIVIDE ELEMENTARY

FAYETTE COUNTY SCHOOLS

LOOKOUT, 25868 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary212 students

ANSTED ELEMENTARY

FAYETTE COUNTY SCHOOLS

ANSTED, 25812 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary190 students

MEADOW BRIDGE HIGH

FAYETTE COUNTY SCHOOLS

MEADOW BRIDGE, 25976 / Rural: Distant

Record7–12High185 students

FAYETTE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

FAYETTE COUNTY SCHOOLS

OAK HILL, 25901 / Suburb: Small

RecordVocationalEnrollment not available

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$7,277

State avg $7,773

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which West Virginia counties have the highest graduation rates?

Harrison County (98.0%), Ohio County (98.0%), and Putnam County (98.0%) currently lead West Virginia among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.

What is per-pupil spending like in West Virginia?

Across West Virginia counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $7,773. The highest current county values are Doddridge County ($12,943), Wetzel County ($11,343), and Tyler County ($10,519). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.

How should I read the school score in Fayette County?

Fayette County has a school score of 49/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.

What is the graduation rate in Fayette County?

The high school graduation rate in Fayette County is 90.0%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.

How much does Fayette County spend per student?

Fayette County spends $7,277 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated May 13, 2026Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.

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