For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 516 students in Calhoun County, WV.
The top-ranked public high school in Calhoun County, WV is Calhoun Middle/high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Calhoun County, WV public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the West Virginia public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Calhoun County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of West Virginia public high schools.
Calhoun County, WV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the West Virginia average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Calhoun Middle/high School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in West Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 3% 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 Calhoun County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Calhoun Middle/high School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
50 Underwood Cir
Mount Zion, WV 26151
(304) 354-6148
Mount Zion, WV 26151
(304) 354-6148
Gr: 5-12 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
Calhoun-gilmer Career Center
Vocational School
5260 E Little Kanawha Hwy
Grantsville, WV 26147
(304) 354-6151
Grantsville, WV 26147
(304) 354-6151
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Calhoun County, WV?
The top-ranked public high schools in Calhoun County, WV include Calhoun Middle/high School.
How many public high schools are located in Calhoun County?
2 public high schools are located in Calhoun County.
What is the racial composition of students in Calhoun County?
Calhoun County public high schools minority enrollment is 3% 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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