For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 679 students in Wetzel County, WV.
The top ranked public high schools in Wetzel County, WV are Magnolia High School, Valley High School and Paden City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wetzel 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 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Wetzel County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public high schools.
Wetzel County, WV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is less than the West Virginia average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Magnolia 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 12% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Wetzel County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Magnolia High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 Maple Ave
New Martinsville, WV 26155
(304) 455-1990
New Martinsville, WV 26155
(304) 455-1990
Gr: 9-12 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Valley High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
44 Lumberjack Ln
Pine Grove, WV 26419
(304) 889-3151
Pine Grove, WV 26419
(304) 889-3151
Gr: 9-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Paden City High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 N 4th Ave
Paden City, WV 26159
(304) 337-2266
Paden City, WV 26159
(304) 337-2266
Gr: 7-12 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Hundred High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3490 Hornet Highway
Hundred, WV 26575
(304) 775-5221
Hundred, WV 26575
(304) 775-5221
Gr: 9-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: n/an/a
Wetzel County Technical Education Center
Vocational School
2213 Mountaineer Hwy
New Martinsville, WV 26155
(304) 455-2441
New Martinsville, WV 26155
(304) 455-2441
Gr: 8-12
Wetzel County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Rr2 Box 107
New Martinsville, WV 26155
(304) 455-4092
New Martinsville, WV 26155
(304) 455-4092
Gr: PK | 16 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Wetzel County, WV?
The top ranked public high schools in Wetzel County, WV include Magnolia High School, Valley High School and Paden City High School.
How many public high schools are located in Wetzel County?
5 public high schools are located in Wetzel County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wetzel County?
Wetzel County 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 12% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Wetzel County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Wetzel County include: Magnolia High School vs. Paden City High School, Paden City High School vs. Magnolia High School
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