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Best Welch Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 553 students in Welch, WV.

The top-ranked public high school in Welch, WV is Mount View High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Welch, WV public high schools have an score of 12% (versus the West Virginia public high school average of 21%), and score of 28% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Welch have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public high schools.

Welch, WV public high school have a of 82%, which is less than the West Virginia average of 92%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Mount View High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in West Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public high school average of 12% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Welch, WV (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Mount View High School

(Math: 12% | Reading: 28%)
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Bottom 50%

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950 Mount View Rd
Welch, WV 24801
(304) 436-2939

Gr: 6-12 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%

Rank: n/an/a

Mcdowell Career & Technology Center

Vocational School

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1 Stadium Dr
Welch, WV 24801
(304) 436-3488

Gr: 9-12

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Welch, West Virginia

Welch, West Virginia Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Mount View Middle School (Closed 2007)

960 Mount View Road
Welch, WV 24801
(304) 436-4657

Gr: 6-8 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Welch, WV?

The top-ranked public high schools in Welch, WV include Mount View High School.

How many public high schools are located in Welch?

2 public high schools are located in Welch.

What is the racial composition of students in Welch?

Welch public high schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public high schools average of 12% (majority Black).