Public schools in Oak Hill, WV
5 open public schools with an address in Oak Hill, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,812
4 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.3:1
West Virginia median 13.3:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Oak Hill public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Oak Hill, WV: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. The 4 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,812 students, an average of 703 per school. The largest campus is Oak Hill High (1,057 students), and the largest elementary school is New River Primary (605).
Every listed school belongs to Fayette County Schools. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 15.3:1, higher than the statewide school median of 13.3:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School districts and agencies serving Oak Hill
Elementary schools in Oak Hill
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New River Intermediate Fayette County Schools | 03–05 | 523 | 12.5:1 | |
| New River Primary Fayette County Schools | PK–02 | 605 | 15.5:1 |
Middle schools in Oak Hill
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Hill Middle School Fayette County Schools | 06–08 | 627 | 15.1:1 |
High schools in Oak Hill
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayette Institute of Technology Fayette County Schools · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | — | — | |
| Oak Hill High Fayette County Schools | 09–12 | 1,057 | 15.9:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White88.4%
- Hispanic0.9%
- Black5.2%
- Asian0.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 4 Oak Hill schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,812 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Oak Hill
How many public schools are in Oak Hill, WV?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Oak Hill: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 2,812 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Oak Hill?
All listed public schools with an address in Oak Hill belong to Fayette County Schools. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Oak Hill?
Oak Hill High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Oak Hill, with 1,057 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Oak Hill?
No school with an address in Oak Hill is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in West Virginia.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Oak Hill schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Oak Hill public schools is 15.3:1, higher than the West Virginia school median of 13.3:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Oak Hill guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All West Virginia cities