For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 6,222 students in Berkeley County, WV.
The top-ranked public high schools in Berkeley County, WV are Musselman High School, Hedgesville High School and Spring Mills High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Berkeley County, WV public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the West Virginia public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Berkeley County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of West Virginia public high schools.
Berkeley County, WV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 98%, which is more than the West Virginia average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Musselman High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in West Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the West Virginia public high school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Berkeley County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Musselman High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
126 Excellence Way
Inwood, WV 25428
(304) 229-1950
Inwood, WV 25428
(304) 229-1950
Gr: 9-12 | 1,725 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Hedgesville High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
109 Ridge Rd N
Hedgesville, WV 25427
(304) 754-3354
Hedgesville, WV 25427
(304) 754-3354
Gr: 9-12 | 1,346 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Spring Mills High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
499 Campus Dr
Martinsburg, WV 25404
(304) 274-5141
Martinsburg, WV 25404
(304) 274-5141
Gr: 9-12 | 1,544 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Martinsburg High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
701 S Queen St
Martinsburg, WV 25401
(304) 267-3530
Martinsburg, WV 25401
(304) 267-3530
Gr: 9-12 | 1,505 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
James Rumsey Technical Institute
Vocational School
3274 Hedgesville Rd
Martinsburg, WV 25403
(304) 754-7925
Martinsburg, WV 25403
(304) 754-7925
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Pikeside Transitional School
Alternative School
3635 Winchester Ave
Martinsburg, WV 25405
(304) 267-3555
Martinsburg, WV 25405
(304) 267-3555
Gr: K-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Berkeley County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Eastern Panhandle Training Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Rr 6 Box 271
Martinsburg, WV 25401
(304) 754-7921
Martinsburg, WV 25401
(304) 754-7921
Gr: 6-12
38 Grapevine Road
Martinsburg, WV 25405
(304) 267-0156
Martinsburg, WV 25405
(304) 267-0156
3635 Winchester Ave
Martinsburg, WV 25405
(304) 267-3555
Martinsburg, WV 25405
(304) 267-3555
Gr: K-5
Ramer Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
515 W Martin St
Martinsburg, WV 25401
(304) 267-3585
Martinsburg, WV 25401
(304) 267-3585
Gr: PK
Vicki Douglas Juvenile Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
900 Emmett Rousch Drive
Martinsburg, WV 25401
(304) 420-4862
Martinsburg, WV 25401
(304) 420-4862
Gr: 8-12 | 9 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Berkeley County, WV?
The top-ranked public high schools in Berkeley County, WV include Musselman High School, Hedgesville High School and Spring Mills High School.
How many public high schools are located in Berkeley County?
6 public high schools are located in Berkeley County.
What is the racial composition of students in Berkeley County?
Berkeley County public high schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the West Virginia public high schools average of 12% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Berkeley County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Berkeley County include: Musselman High School vs. Martinsburg High School, Spring Mills High School vs. Martinsburg High School, Hedgesville High School vs. Martinsburg High School
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