For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 950 students in Mcdowell County, WV.
The top ranked public high schools in Mcdowell County, WV are River View High School and Mount View High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mcdowell County, WV public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the West Virginia public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Mcdowell County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public high schools.
Mcdowell County, WV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the West Virginia average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is River View High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in West Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public high school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Mcdowell County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
River View High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
512 Mountaineer Highway
Bradshaw, WV 24817
(304) 967-7480
Bradshaw, WV 24817
(304) 967-7480
Grades: 9-12
| 397 students
Rank: #22.
Mount View High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
950 Mount View Rd
Welch, WV 24801
(304) 436-2939
Welch, WV 24801
(304) 436-2939
Grades: 6-12
| 553 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mcdowell Career & Technology Center
Vocational School
1 Stadium Dr
Welch, WV 24801
(304) 436-3488
Welch, WV 24801
(304) 436-3488
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Mcdowell County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
230 Schoolhouse Road
Anawalt, WV 24808
(304) 383-4849
Anawalt, WV 24808
(304) 383-4849
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Po Box 119
Bartley, WV 24813
(304) 967-7610
Bartley, WV 24813
(304) 967-7610
Grades: K-8
| 79 students
Road 9 - Off Route 16
Berwind, WV 24815
(304) 875-3416
Berwind, WV 24815
(304) 875-3416
Grades: PK-8
| 161 students
1 Owl's Nest Dr
War, WV 24892
(304) 875-2287
War, WV 24892
(304) 875-2287
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Po Box 250
Gary, WV 24836
(304) 448-2445
Gary, WV 24836
(304) 448-2445
Grades: PK-6
| 108 students
Mcdowell County Alternative School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Drawer V
Northfork, WV 24868
(304) 862-3331
Northfork, WV 24868
(304) 862-3331
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
960 Mount View Road
Welch, WV 24801
(304) 436-4657
Welch, WV 24801
(304) 436-4657
Grades: 6-8
| 389 students
Drawer E
Maybeury, WV 24861
(304) 827-4205
Maybeury, WV 24861
(304) 827-4205
Grades: PK-6
| 215 students
Main Street Route 16
War, WV 24892
(304) 875-2942
War, WV 24892
(304) 875-2942
Grades: PK-8
| 371 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Mcdowell County, WV?
The top ranked public high schools in Mcdowell County, WV include River View High School and Mount View High School.
How many public high schools are located in Mcdowell County?
3 public high schools are located in Mcdowell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mcdowell County?
Mcdowell County public high schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public high schools average of 12% (majority Black).
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