| Index | Philippi | West Virginia | National |
| Average Test Scores | n/a | n/a | 48% |
| Student/Teacher ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | 16:1 |
| Total public schools | 3 | 509 | 79,221 |
| Total private schools | 2 | 115 | 24,874 |
| Total post-secondary schools | 1 | 78 | 7,963 |
| Index | Philippi | West Virginia | National |
| Completed 8th grade | 73.1% | 80.9% | 84.3% |
| Completed high school | 72.5% | 78.6% | 83.0% |
| Completed some college | 46.1% | 44.9% | 59.4% |
| Completed associate degree | 36.1% | 26.3% | 38.5% |
| Completed bachelors | 22.6% | 19.6% | 30.3% |
| Completed masters | 12.2% | 7.7% | 11.5% |
| Completed professional degree | 3.2% | 2.1% | 3.3% |
| Completed doctorate | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
There are a total of 3 public schools, 2 private schools and 1 post-secondary schools in Philippi. Using the proficiency score averages, the average test scores for Philippi, WV schools is n/a. The average student to teacher ratio is 14:1. In Philippi, WV, an average of 73.1% of students have completed 8th grade and an average of 72.5% have completed high school.
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Philippi, WV | 3,310 | n/a |
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Carrollton, OH | 3,310 | 69% | 44.0% |
| Clinton, CT | 3,309 | 56% | 17.2% |
| Durand, MI | 3,308 | 45% | 7.3% |
| Long Prairie, MN | 3,308 | 35% | 26.6% |
| Weaverville, CA | 3,308 | 49% | 1.4% |
| Philippi, WV | 3,310 | n/a |
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