For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 348 students in Ritchie County, WV.
The top ranked public high school in Ritchie County, WV is Ritchie County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ritchie County, WV public high school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the West Virginia public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Ritchie County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of West Virginia public high schools.
Ritchie County, 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 Ritchie County 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 2% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the West Virginia public high school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Ritchie County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ritchie County High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 Ritchie County School Rd
Ellenboro, WV 26346
(304) 869-3526
Ellenboro, WV 26346
(304) 869-3526
Grades: 9-12
| 348 students
Ritchie County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
100 School Street
Ellenboro, WV 26346
(304) 869-3305
Ellenboro, WV 26346
(304) 869-3305
Grades: PK-5
| 104 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Ritchie County, WV?
The top ranked public high schools in Ritchie County, WV include Ritchie County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Ritchie County?
1 public high schools are located in Ritchie County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ritchie County?
Ritchie County public high schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the West Virginia public high schools average of 12% (majority Black).
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