For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 953 students in Mingo County, WV.
The top ranked public high schools in Mingo County, WV are Tug Valley High School and Mingo Central Comprehensive High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mingo County, WV public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the West Virginia public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Mingo County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public high schools.
Mingo 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 Mingo Central Comprehensive High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in West Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public high school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Mingo County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tug Valley High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
50 Panther Blvd
Williamson, WV 25661
(304) 235-2266
Williamson, WV 25661
(304) 235-2266
Gr: 9-12 | 335 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Mingo Central Comprehensive High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4000 King Coal Highway
Delbarton, WV 25670
(304) 426-6603
Delbarton, WV 25670
(304) 426-6603
Gr: 9-12 | 618 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Mingo County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Rt. 3 Box 4b
Delbarton, WV 25670
(304) 475-2141
Delbarton, WV 25670
(304) 475-2141
Gr: PK-4 | 308 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Rt. 2 Box 521a
Delbarton, WV 25670
(304) 475-2700
Delbarton, WV 25670
(304) 475-2700
Gr: 7-12 | 351 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Hc88 Box 142-a
Baisden, WV 25608
(304) 664-3849
Baisden, WV 25608
(304) 664-3849
Gr: K-4 | 145 students
21 Middle School Dr
Gilbert, WV 25621
(304) 664-5042
Gilbert, WV 25621
(304) 664-5042
Gr: PK-4 | 339 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
1 Lion Country Way
Gilbert, WV 25621
(304) 664-8197
Gilbert, WV 25621
(304) 664-8197
Gr: 7-12 | 365 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
100 Tiger Ln
Matewan, WV 25678
(304) 426-6555
Matewan, WV 25678
(304) 426-6555
Gr: 9-12 | 196 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Mingo Career & Technical Center (Closed 2012)
Vocational School
Route 2 Box 52 A
Delbarton, WV 25670
(304) 475-3347
Delbarton, WV 25670
(304) 475-3347
Gr: 9-12 | 5 students
Po Box 309
Varney, WV 25696
(304) 426-6020
Varney, WV 25696
(304) 426-6020
Gr: PK-3 | 231 students
801 Alderson St
Williamson, WV 25661
(304) 235-2518
Williamson, WV 25661
(304) 235-2518
Gr: 9-12 | 176 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Mingo County, WV?
The top ranked public high schools in Mingo County, WV include Tug Valley High School and Mingo Central Comprehensive High School.
How many public high schools are located in Mingo County?
2 public high schools are located in Mingo County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mingo County?
Mingo County public high schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public high schools average of 12% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Mingo County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Mingo County include: Tug Valley High School vs. Mingo Central Comprehensive High School, Mingo Central Comprehensive High School vs. Tug Valley High School
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