Best 26847 West Virginia Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 589 students in 26847, WV.
The top-ranked public high school in 26847, WV is Petersburg High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 26847 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the West Virginia public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 26847, WV have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 26847 have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is equal to the West Virginia average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Petersburg High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in West Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public high school average of 12% (majority Black).

Best 26847, WV Public High Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Petersburg High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
207 Viking Drive
Petersburg, WV 26847
(304) 257-1444
Gr: 7-12 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
South Branch Vocational School
Vocational School
401 Pierpont St
Petersburg, WV 26847
(304) 257-1331
Gr: 7-12
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 26847 West Virginia

26847, West Virginia Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Hc 33 Box 1060
Petersburg, WV 26847
(304) 257-1220
Gr: 1-6

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 26847, WV?
The top-ranked public high schools in 26847, WV include Petersburg High School.
How many public high schools are located in 26847?
2 public high schools are located in 26847.
What is the racial composition of students in 26847?
26847 public high schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public high schools average of 12% (majority Black).

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