For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 774 students in Hamlin, WV.
The top-ranked public high school in Hamlin, WV is Lincoln County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hamlin, WV public high school have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the West Virginia public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Hamlin have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public high schools.
Hamlin, WV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the West Virginia average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lincoln County High School, with 82% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in West Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public high school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Hamlin, WV (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln County High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
81 Panther Way
Hamlin, WV 25523
(304) 824-6000
Hamlin, WV 25523
(304) 824-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 774 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Hamlin, West Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
8137 Park Avenue
Hamlin, WV 25523
(304) 824-3836
Hamlin, WV 25523
(304) 824-3836
Gr: PK-6 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
8130 Court Street
Hamlin, WV 25523
(304) 824-3036
Hamlin, WV 25523
(304) 824-3036
Gr: 7-12 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Yeager Career Center (Closed 2007)
Vocational School
10 Marland Ave
Hamlin, WV 25523
(304) 824-5449
Hamlin, WV 25523
(304) 824-5449
Gr: 12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Hamlin, WV?
The top-ranked public high schools in Hamlin, WV include Lincoln County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hamlin?
1 public high schools are located in Hamlin.
What is the racial composition of students in Hamlin?
Hamlin public high schools minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public high schools average of 12% (majority Black).
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