PikeView High School is a public high school serving grades 9–12, located in Mercer County, West Virginia, United States. PikeView High School is administered by Mercer County Schools. PikeView High School has an enrollment of 750 students and 60 staff members. The current principal is Joshua Riffe.
Serving 610 students in grades 9-12, Pikeview High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 610 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in WV)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pikeview High School's student population of 610 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
610 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Year Founded
1994
School Rankings
Pikeview High School ranks within the top 50% of all 627 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pikeview High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.22. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#274 out of 627 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
28%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
2%
Black
1%
4%
White
95%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
91%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pikeview High School's ranking?
Pikeview High School is ranked #274 out of 627 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Pikeview High School often compared to?
Pikeview High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bluefield High School, Montcalm High School, Princeton Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pikeview High School?
The graduation rate of Pikeview High School is 90-94%, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 91%.
How many students attend Pikeview High School?
610 students attend Pikeview High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Pikeview High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pikeview High School?
Pikeview High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pikeview High School offer ?
Pikeview High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Pikeview High School part of?
Pikeview High School is part of Mercer County Schools School District.
School Reviews
5 9/16/2010
There are accepting people at PikeView and all the teachers are very helpful in your education. After attending for three years so far, I can honestly say that I love PikeView. The arts classes are great, and so is the JROTC class. The principal is nice, as are the other staff members. It is truly hard to find a bad apple in the bunch of students and faculty at PV High School.
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