For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 3,480 students in Morgantown, WV. The top ranked public high schools in Morgantown, WV are Morgantown High School and University High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Morgantown, WV public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the West Virginia public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Morgantown have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of West Virginia public high schools.
Morgantown, 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 University 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 17% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the West Virginia public high school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Morgantown, WV (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Morgantown High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
109 Wilson Ave
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 291-9260
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 291-9260
Grades: 9-12
| 1,824 students
Rank: #22.
University High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
131 Bakers Ridge Rd
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 291-9270
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 291-9270
Grades: 9-12
| 1,374 students
Rank: n/an/a
Monongalia Technical Education Center
Vocational School
1000 Mississippi St
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 291-9240
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 291-9240
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
West Virginia Academy
Charter School
763 Chestnut Ridge Road
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 449-4375
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 449-4375
Grades: PK-12
| 282 students
Morgantown, West Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4120 Fairmont Road
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 278-5584
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 278-5584
Grades: K-5
| 88 students
1433 Dorsey Ave
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-9330
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-9330
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
2901 Point Marion Rd
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-9228
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-9228
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
403 Schley Street
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 291-9320
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 291-9320
Grades: PK-5
| 176 students
1702 River Road
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 983-2345
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 983-2345
Grades: PK-5
| 81 students
200 West Park Avenue
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-9288
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-9288
Grades: K-5
| 269 students
918 Fortney St
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-9295
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-9295
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Morgantown, WV?
The top ranked public high schools in Morgantown, WV include Morgantown High School and University High School. Morgantown has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in West Virginia.
How many public high schools are located in Morgantown?
4 public high schools are located in Morgantown.
What is the racial composition of students in Morgantown?
Morgantown public high schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the West Virginia public high schools average of 12% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Morgantown are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Morgantown include: University High School vs. Morgantown High School, Morgantown High School vs. University High School
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