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Top West Virginia Public Schools Eligible For Free Lunch (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Top West Virginia Public Schools Eligible For Free Lunch

Approximately 50% of public school students in West Virginia are eligible for free lunch (2026).
The public schools with the highest eligible for free lunch are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in West Virginia is Beale Elementary School, Birch River Elementary School, and Bluefield Intermediate School, among others each with 100% of students eligible.
Eligible for Free Lunch Range: 100% 100% Avg. Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%

Public Schools Eligible For Free Lunch in West Virginia (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 521. - 52.
Arnoldsburg School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-4
90 Spring Run Rd
Arnoldsburg, WV 25234
(304) 655-8616
Rank: #1 - 521. - 52.
Beale Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-6
12897 Huntington Rd
Gallipolis Ferry, WV 25515
(304) 675-1260
Rank: #1 - 521. - 52.
Beckley Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
399 Grey Flats Rd
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4620
Rank: #1 - 521. - 52.
Birch River Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
379 Birch River Rd
Birch River, WV 26610
(304) 649-2651
Rank: #1 - 521. - 52.
Bluefield Intermediate School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 3-5
1301 Southview Dr
Bluefield, WV 24701
(304) 327-8339
Rank: #1 - 521. - 52.
Burnsville Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
228 Kanawha Ave
Burnsville, WV 26335
(304) 853-2523
Rank: #1 - 521. - 52.
Cedar Grove Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
200 John Street
Cedar Grove, WV 25039
(304) 949-1642
Rank: #1 - 521. - 52.
Center Mcmechen Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
800 Marshall St
Mcmechen, WV 26040
(304) 232-6530
Rank: #1 - 521. - 52.
Central City Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
2100 Washington Ave
Huntington, WV 25704
(304) 528-5231
Rank: #1 - 521. - 52.
Cherry River Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
190 Riverside Dr
Richwood, WV 26261
(304) 846-6646
Rank: #1 - 521. - 52.
Clear Fork District Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
4851 Clear Fork Rd
Artie, WV 25008
(304) 854-1000
Rank: #1 - 521. - 52.
Dunbar Intermediate Center
(Math: 36% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 3-5
1330 Myers Ave
Dunbar, WV 25064
(304) 766-1570
Rank: #1 - 521. - 52.
Dunlow Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
32800 Route 152
Dunlow, WV 25511
(304) 385-4376
Rank: #1 - 521. - 52.
East Lynn Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
19594 E Lynn Rd
East Lynn, WV 25512
(304) 849-3171
Rank: #1 - 521. - 52.
Fairplains Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
615 Broadway Ave
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9531
Rank: #1 - 521. - 52.
Fall River Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
13 Falcon Drive
Big Sandy, WV 24816
(304) 656-7665
Rank: #1 - 521. - 52.
Fellowsville Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-4
139 Fellowsville School Rd
Tunnelton, WV 26444
(304) 892-3866
Rank: #1 - 521. - 52.
Flatwoods Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
142 Flatwoods Corner Rd
Flatwoods, WV 26621
(304) 765-5821
Rank: #1 - 521. - 52.
Franklin Elementary Center
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
1511 Division Street Ext
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9534
Rank: #1 - 521. - 52.
Genoa Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-5
21269 Route 152
Genoa, WV 25517
(304) 385-4421
Rank: #1 - 521. - 52.
Hacker Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-8
11 School Loop Rd
Hacker Valley, WV 26222
(304) 493-6488
Rank: #1 - 521. - 52.
Hannan Junior/senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
1 Wildcat Way
Ashton, WV 25503
(304) 743-3212
Rank: #1 - 521. - 52.
Harman Elementary/high School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-12
22476 Allegheny Highway
Harman, WV 26270
(304) 227-4114
Rank: #1 - 521. - 52.
Hinton Area Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
121 Park Ave
Hinton, WV 25951
(304) 466-6024
Rank: #1 - 521. - 52.
Iaeger Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
182 Water Street
Iaeger, WV 24844
(304) 938-2227
Rank: #1 - 521. - 52.
Kimball Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
28631 Coal Heritage Road
Kimball, WV 24853
(304) 585-7570
Rank: #1 - 521. - 52.
Lashmeet/matoaka Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
5709 Matoaka Rd
Matoaka, WV 24736
(304) 467-8282
Rank: #1 - 521. - 52.
Lexington Four Early Childhood Center
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-K
135 Lewis Rast Road
Palestine, WV 26160
(803) 490-7001
Rank: #1 - 521. - 52.
Little Birch Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
55 Little Birch Rd
Sutton, WV 26601
(304) 765-2042
Rank: #1 - 521. - 52.
Logan Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-4
18 Wildcat Way
Logan, WV 25601
(304) 752-5463
Rank: #1 - 521. - 52.
Logan Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 5-8
14 Wildcat Way
Logan, WV 25601
(304) 752-1804
Rank: #1 - 521. - 52.
Lost Creek Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
2919 Hawk Hwy
Lost Creek, WV 26385
(304) 326-7040
Rank: #1 - 521. - 52.
Mason County School For Success
Alternative School
(Reading: <50%)
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
2 Walden Roush Way
Point Pleasant, WV 25550
(304) 675-6432
Rank: #1 - 521. - 52.
Mineral County Alternative Program
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
89 Baker Pl
Keyser, WV 26726
(304) 788-4213
Rank: #1 - 521. - 52.
Mount View High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
950 Mount View Rd
Welch, WV 24801
(304) 436-2939

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the West Virginia average of public schools students eligible for free lunch?
The West Virginia average of public schools students eligible for free lunch is 50%% for 2026.
What are the public schools with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in West Virginia?
The best top-ranked public schools in West Virginia include Arnoldsburg School, Beale Elementary School and Beckley Elementary School.
What is public high school and public elementary school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in West Virginia?
The public high school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in West Virginia is Hannan Junior/senior High School, with a value of 100%. The public elementary school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch is Arnoldsburg School, with a value of 100%.

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