For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,120 students in Buckhannon, WV.
The top ranked public high school in Buckhannon, WV is Buckhannon Upshur High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buckhannon, WV public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the West Virginia public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Buckhannon have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public high schools.
Buckhannon, WV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the West Virginia average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Buckhannon Upshur High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in West Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public high school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Buckhannon, WV (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Buckhannon Upshur High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
270 Bu Dr
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-3720
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-3720
Grades: 9-12
| 1,120 students
Rank: n/an/a
Fred W Eberle Tech Center
Vocational School
208 Morton Ave
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-1259
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-1259
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Buckhannon, West Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2 College Ave
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-3310
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-3310
Grades: PK-2
| 351 students
18 College Ave.
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 304-5813
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 304-5813
Grades: 3-5
| 283 students
5 Baxter St
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-2401
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-2401
Grades: 3-5
| 53 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Buckhannon, WV?
The top ranked public high schools in Buckhannon, WV include Buckhannon Upshur High School.
How many public high schools are located in Buckhannon?
2 public high schools are located in Buckhannon.
What is the racial composition of students in Buckhannon?
Buckhannon public high schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public high schools average of 12% (majority Black).
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