For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,427 students in Wheeling, WV.
The top-ranked public high school in Wheeling, WV is Wheeling Park High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wheeling, WV public high school have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the West Virginia public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Wheeling have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of West Virginia public high schools.
Wheeling, WV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the West Virginia average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Wheeling Park 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 15% 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 Wheeling, WV (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wheeling Park High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1976 Park View Rd
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0400
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,427 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Wheeling, West Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1501 Eoff Street
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 238-1007
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 238-1007
Gr: K-3
Ronald C Mulholland Juvenile Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1000 Chapline Street
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 233-9506
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 233-9506
Gr: 7-12 | 14 students Minority enrollment: 28%
Rr 3 Box 505
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 232-8640
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 232-8640
Gr: K-6 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Wheeling, WV?
The top-ranked public high schools in Wheeling, WV include Wheeling Park High School.
How many public high schools are located in Wheeling?
1 public high schools are located in Wheeling.
What is the racial composition of students in Wheeling?
Wheeling public high schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public high schools average of 12% (majority Black).
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