For the 2026-27 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 22% (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 8/10, which is in the top 30% of West Virginia public high schools.
Ritchie County, WV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the West Virginia average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ritchie County High School, with ≥95% 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 (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ritchie County High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 Ritchie County School Rd
Ellenboro, WV 26346
(304) 869-3526
Ellenboro, WV 26346
(304) 869-3526
Gr: 9-12 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Ritchie County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
100 School Street
Ellenboro, WV 26346
(304) 869-3305
Ellenboro, WV 26346
(304) 869-3305
Gr: PK-5 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
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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