Top 5 Best Mercer County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,516 students in Mercer County, WV.
The top ranked public high schools in Mercer County, WV are Princeton Senior High School, Bluefield High School and Pikeview High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mercer County, WV public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the West Virginia public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Mercer County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public high schools.
Mercer County, WV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the West Virginia average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pikeview 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 10% (majority Black).

Best Mercer County Public High Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Princeton Senior High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1321 Stafford Drive
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 425-8101
Grades: 9-12
| 965 students
Rank: #22.
Bluefield High School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
535 W. Cumberland Road
Bluefield, WV 24701
(304) 325-9116
Grades: 9-12
| 631 students
Rank: #33.
Pikeview High School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3566 Eads Mill Road
Princeton, WV 24739
(304) 384-7586
Grades: 9-12
| 632 students
Rank: #44.
Montcalm High School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5366 Simmons River Road
Rock, WV 24747
(304) 589-3719
Grades: 7-12
| 288 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mercer County Technical Education Center
Vocational School
1397 Stafford Drive
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 425-9551
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Mercer County, WV

Mercer County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
105 Old Bluefield Road
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 487-1551
Grades: 7-9
| n/a students
2002 Stadium Drive
Bluefield, WV 24702
(304) 325-2481
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Po Box 358
Bramwell, WV 24715
(304) 248-7150
Grades: K-6
| 68 students
319 Memorial Avenue
Bluefield, WV 24701
(304) 327-8016
Grades: K-2
| n/a students
300 N. Johnston Street
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 487-3138
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
843 Shelter Road
Princeton, WV 24739
(304) 425-4689
Grades: 8-12
| 11 students
843 Shelter Road
Princeton, WV 24720
(304) 733-6821
Grades: 5-12
| 9 students
1919 Maryland Avenue
Bluefield, WV 24701
(304) 327-6217
Grades: K-2
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Mercer County, WV?
The top ranked public high schools in Mercer County, WV include Princeton Senior High School, Bluefield High School and Pikeview High School.
How many public high schools are located in Mercer County, WV?
5 public high schools are located in Mercer County, WV.
What is the racial composition of students in Mercer County, WV?
Mercer County, WV 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 10% (majority Black).

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