For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,407 students in Marshall County, WV.
The top-ranked public high schools in Marshall County, WV are John Marshall High School, Gateway Achievement Center and Cameron High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marshall County, WV public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the West Virginia public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Marshall County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of West Virginia public high schools.
Marshall County, WV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the West Virginia average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is John Marshall High School, with 96% 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 and Black), which is less than the West Virginia public high school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Marshall County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John Marshall High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1300 Wheeling Ave
Glen Dale, WV 26038
(304) 843-4444
Glen Dale, WV 26038
(304) 843-4444
Gr: 9-12 | 1,048 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Gateway Achievement Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
37 Oak Ave
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4526
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4526
Gr: K-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Cameron High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2012 Blue And Gold Rd
Cameron, WV 26033
(304) 686-3336
Cameron, WV 26033
(304) 686-3336
Gr: 6-12 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Marshall County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
John Marshall Adult Prep (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
John Marshall High School, 130
Glen Dale, WV 26038
(304) 843-4444
Glen Dale, WV 26038
(304) 843-4444
Rr 1 Box 245
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4429
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4429
Gr: K-6 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rd#2 Box 1
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4105
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4105
Gr: 3-5
1600 Third Street
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4435
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4435
Gr: K-6 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
1690 Marshall St S
Benwood, WV 26031
(304) 232-7190
Benwood, WV 26031
(304) 232-7190
Gr: 7-9 | 56 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Marshall County, WV?
The top-ranked public high schools in Marshall County, WV include John Marshall High School, Gateway Achievement Center and Cameron High School.
How many public high schools are located in Marshall County?
3 public high schools are located in Marshall County.
What is the racial composition of students in Marshall County?
Marshall County public high schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the West Virginia public high schools average of 12% (majority Black).
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