Top 10 Best Public High Schools in West Virginia (2024)

The top ranked public high schools in West Virginia are George Washington High School, Morgantown High School and Bridgeport High School. The cities and towns with the highest concentration of top ranked public high schools are Bridgeport, Vienna and Morgantown.
A school's overall testing rank is based on a it's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. The average percentage of students achieving math proficiency in West Virginia is 28%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 40%.

Top Ranked Public High Schools in West Virginia (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
George Washington High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 53% (Top 10%)
Reading: 76% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
1522 Tennis Club Rd
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-7729
Rank: #22.
Morgantown High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: 49% (Top 20%)
Reading: 73% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
109 Wilson Avenue
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 291-9260
Rank: #33.
Bridgeport High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: 45-49% (Top 20%)
Reading: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Grades: 9-12
515 Johnson Ave
Bridgeport, WV 26330
(304) 326-7137
Rank: #44.
University High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: 43% (Top 20%)
Reading: 68% (Top 5%)
Grades: 9-12
131 Baker's Ridge Road
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 291-9270
Rank: #55.
Williamstown High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: 45% (Top 20%)
Reading: 60% (Top 10%)
Grades: 6-12
219 W 5th St
Williamstown, WV 26187
(304) 375-6151
Rank: #66.
Hurricane High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: 38% (Top 30%)
Reading: 62% (Top 5%)
Grades: 9-12
3350 Teays Valley Road
Hurricane, WV 25526
(304) 562-3991
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Herbert Hoover High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Math: 35-39% (Top 30%)
Reading: 60-64% (Top 5%)
Grades: 9-12
5096 Elk River Road North
Elkview, WV 25071
(304) 965-3394
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Winfield High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Math: 35-39% (Top 30%)
Reading: 60-64% (Top 5%)
Grades: 9-12
11268 Winfield Road
Winfield, WV 25213
(304) 586-3279
Rank: #99.
Barboursville School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Math: <50% (Top 10%)
Reading: ≥50% (Top 20%)
Grades: 7-12
1535 Martha Road
Barboursville, WV 25504
(304) 736-0915
Rank: #10 - 1510. - 15.
Beckley Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Math: <50% (Top 10%)
Reading: <50% (Top 20%)
Grades: 6-12
4712 Robert C. Byrd Drive
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 250-6570
Rank: #10 - 1510. - 15.
Board Of Child Care
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Math: <50% (Top 10%)
Reading: <50% (Top 20%)
Grades: 7-12
715 Brown Road
Martinsburg, WV 25404
(304) 274-3688
Rank: #10 - 1510. - 15.
Davis-stuart School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Math: <50% (Top 10%)
Reading: <50% (Top 20%)
Grades: 6-11
163 Cottage Drive
Lewisburg, WV 24901
(304) 647-5407
Rank: #10 - 1510. - 15.
Evolution Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Math: <50% (Top 10%)
Reading: <50% (Top 20%)
Grades: PK-12
1349 Shinnston Pk
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7560
Rank: #10 - 1510. - 15.
Mason County School For Success
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Math: <50% (Top 10%)
Reading: <50% (Top 20%)
Grades: 7-12
758 Scenic Drive
Point Pleasant, WV 25550
(304) 675-6432
Rank: #10 - 1510. - 15.
United High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Math: <50% (Top 10%)
Reading: <50% (Top 20%)
Grades: 9-12
1349 Shinnston Pk
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7560
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Saint Albans High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Math: 30-34% (Top 50%)
Reading: 55-59% (Top 10%)
Grades: 9-12
2100 Kanawha Terrace
Saint Albans, WV 25177
(304) 722-0212
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Shady Spring High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Math: 30-34% (Top 50%)
Reading: 55-59% (Top 10%)
Grades: 9-12
300 Hinton Road
Shady Spring, WV 25918
(304) 256-4647
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Washington High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Math: 32% (Top 50%)
Reading: 57% (Top 10%)
Grades: 9-12
300 Washington Patriots Drive
Charles Town, WV 25414
(304) 885-5110
Rank: #1919.
Frankfort High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Math: 35-39% (Top 30%)
Reading: 45-49% (Top 30%)
Grades: 9-12
393 Falcon Way
Ridgeley, WV 26753
(304) 726-4767
Rank: #2020.
Jefferson High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Math: 30% (Top 50%)
Reading: 62% (Top 5%)
Grades: 9-12
4141 Flowing Springs Road
Shenandoah Junction, WV 25442
(304) 725-8491
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Princeton Senior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Math: 30-34% (Top 50%)
Reading: 50-54% (Top 20%)
Grades: 9-12
1321 Stafford Drive
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 425-8101
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
St. Marys High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Math: 30-34% (Top 50%)
Reading: 50-54% (Top 20%)
Grades: 9-12
2330 N Pleasants Highway
Saint Marys, WV 26170
(304) 684-2421
Rank: #2323.
Spring Mills High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Math: 28% (Top 50%)
Reading: 62% (Top 5%)
Grades: 9-12
499 Campus Drive
Martinsburg, WV 25404
(304) 274-5141
Rank: #2424.
Wheeling Park High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Math: 27% (Top 50%)
Reading: 57% (Top 10%)
Grades: 9-12
1976 Park View Rd
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0400
Rank: #2525.
Pendleton County Middle/high School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Math: 30-34% (Top 50%)
Reading: 45-49% (Top 30%)
Grades: 7-12
409 Maple Avenue
Franklin, WV 26807
(304) 358-2573
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Berkeley Springs High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Math: 25-29% (Top 50%)
Reading: 50-54% (Top 20%)
Grades: 9-12
149 Concord Avenue
Berkeley Springs, WV 25411
(304) 258-2871
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
East Fairmont High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Math: 25-29% (Top 50%)
Reading: 50-54% (Top 20%)
Grades: 9-12
1993 Airport Road
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2140
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Fairmont Senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Math: 25-29% (Top 50%)
Reading: 50-54% (Top 20%)
Grades: 9-12
1 Loop Park Drive
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2150
Rank: #2929.
Parkersburg South High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Math: 28% (Top 50%)
Reading: 49% (Top 20%)
Grades: 9-12
1511 Blizzard Dr
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9610
Rank: #30 - 3330. - 33.
Cabell Midland High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Math: 25% (Bottom 50%)
Reading: 56% (Top 10%)
Grades: 9-12
2300 Us Route 60 East
Ona, WV 25545
(304) 743-7400
Rank: #30 - 3330. - 33.
Elkins High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Math: 25-29% (Top 50%)
Reading: 45-49% (Top 30%)
Grades: 9-12
100 Kennedy Drive
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9170
Rank: #30 - 3330. - 33.
North Marion High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Math: 25-29% (Top 50%)
Reading: 45-49% (Top 30%)
Grades: 9-12
1 North Marion Drive
Farmington, WV 26571
(304) 986-3063
Rank: #30 - 3330. - 33.
Oak Glen High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Math: 25-29% (Top 50%)
Reading: 45-49% (Top 30%)
Grades: 9-12
195 Golden Bear Drive
New Cumberland, WV 26047
(304) 564-3500
Rank: #3434.
Buffalo High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Math: 20-24% (Bottom 50%)
Reading: 60-64% (Top 5%)
Grades: 9-12
19005 Charleston Road
Buffalo, WV 25033
(304) 937-2661
Rank: #3535.
East Hardy High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Math: 20-29% (Bottom 50%)
Reading: 50-59% (Top 20%)
Grades: 9-12
259 Cougar Drive
Baker, WV 26801
(304) 897-5948
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