Top 3 Best Petersburg Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,265 students in Petersburg, WV (there are 1 private school, serving 4 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Petersburg, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
The top ranked public schools in Petersburg, WV are Petersburg Elementary School, Petersburg High School and South Branch Vocational School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Petersburg, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Petersburg have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 11% (majority Black).

Best Petersburg, WV Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Petersburg Elementary School
Math: 41% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
333 Rig Street
Petersburg, WV 26847
(304) 257-1110
Grades: PK-6
| 643 students
Rank: #22.
Petersburg High School
Math: 20% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
207 Jefferson Avenue
Petersburg, WV 26847
(304) 257-1444
Grades: 7-12
| 622 students
Rank: n/an/a
South Branch Vocational School
Vocational School
401 Pierpont Street
Petersburg, WV 26847
(304) 257-1331
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
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Petersburg, West Virginia Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Hc 33 Box 1060
Petersburg, WV 26847
(304) 257-1220
Grades: 1-6
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Petersburg, WV?
The top ranked public schools in Petersburg, WV include Petersburg Elementary School, Petersburg High School and South Branch Vocational School.
How many public schools are located in Petersburg, WV?
3 public schools are located in Petersburg, WV.
What percentage of students in Petersburg, WV go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Petersburg, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Petersburg, WV?
Petersburg, WV public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 11% (majority Black).

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