For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 152 students in Paden City, WV.
The top-ranked public high school in Paden City, WV is Paden City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Paden City, WV public high school have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the West Virginia public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Paden City have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public high schools.
Paden City, WV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is less than the West Virginia average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Paden City High School, with ≥90% 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 Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the West Virginia public high school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Paden City, WV (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paden City High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 N 4th Ave
Paden City, WV 26159
(304) 337-2266
Paden City, WV 26159
(304) 337-2266
Gr: 7-12 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Paden City, WV?
The top-ranked public high schools in Paden City, WV include Paden City High School.
How many public high schools are located in Paden City?
1 public high schools are located in Paden City.
What is the racial composition of students in Paden City?
Paden City public high schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the West Virginia public high schools average of 12% (majority Black).
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