Education in State Constitution: Article XII: Sections 1-12
Education in State Code: Chapter 18: Articles 1-32
State Board Members: 12 Members; Appointed; 9-year term
Education Authorities: DoEd; State Board; State Superintendent of Schools
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West Virginia has a Department of Education, a State Board, and a State Superintendent of Schools. The State Board consists of 12 members appointed to 9-year terms.
Every state sets its own school choice rules, and West Virginia is no exception. The NWEF School Choice Index scores West Virginia on 17 measures, from open enrollment to education savings accounts, then ranks it against all 50 states. Open any category below to see where West Virginia earns points and where it falls short.
West Virginia scores well on charter school access, online learning, and open enrollment. Its biggest gaps are private-school options like ESAs and vouchers.
Scored from state law · as of August 2026
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