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Parkersburg High School vs. Williamstown High School

Should you attend Parkersburg High School or Williamstown High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Parkersburg High School
2101 Dudley Ave
Parkersburg, WV 26101
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Williamstown High School
219 W 5th St
Williamstown, WV 26187
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Parkersburg High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Williamstown High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 1,552 students in grades 9-12, Parkersburg 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 28% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Serving 639 students in grades 6-12, Williamstown High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
6-12
Total Students
1,552 students
639 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Parkersburg High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Williamstown High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Parkersburg High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Williamstown High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
98 teachers
49 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Parkersburg High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Williamstown High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Parkersburg High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Wood County Schools School District and the state of West Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Williamstown High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Wood County Schools School District and the state of West Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#203 out of 627 schools in WV
(Top 50%)
#127 out of 627 schools in WV
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Parkersburg High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Williamstown High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
28%
(Bottom 50% in WV)
41%
(Top 50% in WV)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Parkersburg High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Wood County Schools School District and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Williamstown High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Wood County Schools School District and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
54%
(Top 20% in WV)
54%
(Top 20% in WV)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Parkersburg High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Wood County Schools School District and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Williamstown High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Wood County Schools School District and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
29%
(Top 50% in WV)
30-34%
(Top 50% in WV)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Parkersburg High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Wood County Schools School District and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Williamstown High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Wood County Schools School District and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
81%
(Bottom 50% in WV)
≥95%
(Top 10% in WV)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Parkersburg High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Wood County Schools School District and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Williamstown High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Wood County Schools School District and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Parkersburg High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Williamstown High School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
-
91
Grade 7 Students
-
96
Grade 8 Students
-
94
Grade 9 Students
411
86
Grade 10 Students
438
97
Grade 11 Students
388
93
Grade 12 Students
315
82

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Parkersburg High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Wood County Schools School District and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Williamstown High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Wood County Schools School District and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Hispanic
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Parkersburg High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Wood County Schools School District and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Williamstown High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Wood County Schools School District and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Parkersburg High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Wood County Schools School District and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Williamstown High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Wood County Schools School District and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% White
91%
97%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Parkersburg High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Wood County Schools School District and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Williamstown High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Wood County Schools School District and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Parkersburg High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Wood County Schools School District and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Williamstown High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Wood County Schools School District and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.17
0.06
This chart showcases the diversity score of Parkersburg High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Wood County Schools School District and West Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Williamstown High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Wood County Schools School District and West Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
24%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Parkersburg High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Wood County Schools School District and West Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Williamstown High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Wood County Schools School District and West Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Parkersburg High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Wood County Schools School District and West Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Williamstown High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Wood County Schools School District and West Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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