For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,897 students in Putnam County, WV. The top ranked public high schools in Putnam County, WV are Hurricane High School, Winfield High School and Buffalo High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Putnam County, WV public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the West Virginia public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Putnam County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of West Virginia public high schools.
Putnam County, WV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 97%, which is more than the West Virginia average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Winfield High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in West Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public high school average of 10% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Putnam County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hurricane High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3350 Teays Valley Road
Hurricane, WV 25526
(304) 562-3991
Hurricane, WV 25526
(304) 562-3991
Grades: 9-12
| 1,332 students
Rank: #22.
Winfield High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11268 Winfield Road
Winfield, WV 25213
(304) 586-3279
Winfield, WV 25213
(304) 586-3279
Grades: 9-12
| 762 students
Rank: #33.
Buffalo High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
19005 Charleston Road
Buffalo, WV 25033
(304) 937-2661
Buffalo, WV 25033
(304) 937-2661
Grades: 9-12
| 358 students
Rank: #44.
Poca High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
#1 Dot Way
Poca, WV 25159
(304) 755-5001
Poca, WV 25159
(304) 755-5001
Grades: 9-12
| 445 students
Rank: n/an/a
Putnam Career & Technical Center
Vocational School
300 Roosevel Bldv
Eleanor, WV 25070
(304) 586-3494
Eleanor, WV 25070
(304) 586-3494
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Putnam County, WV?
The top ranked public high schools in Putnam County, WV include Hurricane High School, Winfield High School and Buffalo High School. Putnam County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in West Virginia.
How many public high schools are located in Putnam County, WV?
5 public high schools are located in Putnam County, WV.
What is the racial composition of students in Putnam County, WV?
Putnam County, WV public high schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public high schools average of 10% (majority Black).
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