Best Randolph County Public High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,377 students in Randolph County, WV.
The top-ranked public high schools in Randolph County, WV are Randolph County Alternative Center, Elkins High School and Pickens Elementary/high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Randolph County, WV public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the West Virginia public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Randolph County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public high schools.
Randolph County, WV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the West Virginia average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Elkins High School, with 96% 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 Black), which is less than the West Virginia public high school average of 12% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Randolph County (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Randolph County Alternative Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1425 S Davis Ave
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9157
Gr: K-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Elkins High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Kennedy Dr
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9170
Gr: 9-12 | 747 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Pickens Elementary/high School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
One Panther Place
Pickens, WV 26230
(304) 924-5525
Gr: PK-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #44.
Harman Elementary/high School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
22476 Allegheny Highway
Harman, WV 26270
(304) 227-4114
Gr: PK-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #55.
Tygarts Valley Middle/high School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
10189 Seneca Trl
Mill Creek, WV 26280
(304) 335-4575
Gr: 6-12 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: n/an/a
Randolph Technical Center
Vocational School
200 Kennedy Dr
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9195
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Randolph County, WV

Randolph County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Route 219/250 North
Dailey, WV 26259
(304) 338-4903
Gr: PK-5 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Route 250 South
Huttonsville, WV 26273
(304) 335-2291
Rt 219s
Valley Head, WV 26294
(304) 339-4950
Gr: K-5 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Randolph County, WV?
The top-ranked public high schools in Randolph County, WV include Randolph County Alternative Center, Elkins High School and Pickens Elementary/high School.
How many public high schools are located in Randolph County?
8 public high schools are located in Randolph County.
What is the racial composition of students in Randolph County?
Randolph County public high schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public high schools average of 12% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Randolph County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Randolph County include: Elkins High School vs. Tygarts Valley Middle/high School

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