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 629 students in grades 9-12, Pikeview High School ranks in the bottom 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 15-19% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 34%). 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 19:1 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 13% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 629 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in WV)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pikeview High School serves the northeast part of its district in Princeton, WV, covering an area of approximately 276.1 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 14.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pikeview High School's student population of 629 students has stayed relatively flat 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
629 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1994
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pikeview High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 617 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 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#376 out of 617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
28%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
3%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
95%
87%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
92.6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.4%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
50%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
11%
8%
Showing 2003–2012. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pikeview High School's ranking?
Pikeview High School is ranked #376 out of 617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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 92.6%.
How many students attend Pikeview High School?
629 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 19:1, 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 Reviews
5 10/10/2025
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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