For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,800 students in Shady Spring, WV.
The top-ranked public schools in Shady Spring, WV are Shady Spring Elementary School, Shady Spring Middle School and Shady Spring High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shady Spring, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Shady Spring have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 13% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Shady Spring, WV (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shady Spring Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 Flat Top Rd
Shady Spring, WV 25918
(304) 256-4633
Shady Spring, WV 25918
(304) 256-4633
Gr: PK-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Shady Spring Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Flat Top Rd
Shady Spring, WV 25918
(304) 256-4570
Shady Spring, WV 25918
(304) 256-4570
Gr: 6-8 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Shady Spring High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Hinton Rd
Shady Spring, WV 25918
(304) 256-4647
Shady Spring, WV 25918
(304) 256-4647
Gr: 9-12 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Shady Spring, WV?
The top-ranked public schools in Shady Spring, WV include Shady Spring Elementary School, Shady Spring Middle School and Shady Spring High School.
How many public schools are located in Shady Spring?
3 public schools are located in Shady Spring.
What is the racial composition of students in Shady Spring?
Shady Spring public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 13% (majority Black).
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