For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 622 students in Petersburg, WV.
The top ranked public high school in Petersburg, WV is Petersburg High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Petersburg, WV public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the West Virginia public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Petersburg have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public high schools.
Petersburg, WV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the West Virginia average of 91%.
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 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public high school average of 10% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Petersburg, WV (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Petersburg High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
207 Jefferson Avenue
Petersburg, WV 26847
(304) 257-1444
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
Petersburg, WV 26847
(304) 257-1331
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Petersburg, West Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Hc 33 Box 1060
Petersburg, WV 26847
(304) 257-1220
Petersburg, WV 26847
(304) 257-1220
Grades: 1-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Petersburg, WV?
The top ranked public high schools in Petersburg, WV include Petersburg High School.
How many public high schools are located in Petersburg, WV?
2 public high schools are located in Petersburg, WV.
What is the racial composition of students in Petersburg, WV?
Petersburg, WV public high schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public high schools average of 10% (majority Black).
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