Best Parkersburg Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,866 students in Parkersburg, WV. The top-ranked public high schools in Parkersburg, WV are Parkersburg South High School and Parkersburg High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Parkersburg, WV public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the West Virginia public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Parkersburg have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of West Virginia public high schools.

Parkersburg, 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 Parkersburg South High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in West Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public high school average of 12% (majority Black).