For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,473 students in 25921, WV (there are , serving 53 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 25921, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
The top-ranked public schools in 25921, WV are Ridgeview Elementary School, Independence Middle School and Independence High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 25921 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 25921, WV have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best 25921, WV Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ridgeview Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
388 Water Tank Hill Road
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-4572
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-4572
Gr: PK-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Independence Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 Independence Rd
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-4542
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-4542
Gr: 6-8 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Independence High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
850 Independence Rd
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-3228
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-3228
Gr: 9-12 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
25921, West Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Sophia Alternative Education Learning Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
Po Box 338
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-4392
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-4392
Gr: 7-12 | 102 students Minority enrollment: 38%
200 Mills Avenue
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-4541
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-4541
Gr: PK-5 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 25921, WV?
The top-ranked public schools in 25921, WV include Ridgeview Elementary School, Independence Middle School and Independence High School.
How many public schools are located in 25921?
3 public schools are located in 25921.
What percentage of students in 25921 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 25921 are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in 25921?
25921 public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 12% (majority Black).