Best Public Schools in Ridgeley, WV

The city of Ridgeley, West Virginia is home to two schools: Frankfort High School and Frankfort Middle School. Based on the available data, Frankfort High School emerges as the standout school in the area, consistently ranking among the top 25 high schools in West Virginia and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, Frankfort Middle School has a lower ranking, between 78th and 87th among West Virginia middle schools, and a 2-3 star rating.

Academically, Frankfort High School outperforms the Mineral County Schools district and the state of West Virginia in the percentage of students proficient or better in the 11th grade WV Assessments for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. Frankfort Middle School, on the other hand, has mixed results, with some grade levels performing above the district and state averages, while others fall below. Both schools have relatively low student-teacher ratios, at 14.1 and 13.9, respectively, for the 2022-2023 school year.

The data also reveals that the Mineral County Schools district, which both Frankfort High School and Frankfort Middle School belong to, is ranked 36th out of 55 districts in West Virginia and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger. This suggests that while Frankfort High School is a standout performer, the overall quality of education in the district may be an area for improvement.