For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 798 students in Nitro, WV.
The top ranked public high school in Nitro, WV is Nitro High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nitro, WV public high school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the West Virginia public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Nitro have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of West Virginia public high schools.
Nitro, 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 Nitro High School, with 87% 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 Nitro, WV (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nitro High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1300 Park Ave
Nitro, WV 25143
(304) 755-4321
Nitro, WV 25143
(304) 755-4321
Grades: 9-12
| 798 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Nitro, WV?
The top ranked public high schools in Nitro, WV include Nitro High School.
How many public high schools are located in Nitro?
1 public high schools are located in Nitro.
What is the racial composition of students in Nitro?
Nitro 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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