Top 5 Best Wood County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 3,918 students in Wood County, WV. The top ranked public high schools in Wood County, WV are Williamstown High School, Parkersburg South High School and Parkersburg High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wood County, WV public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the West Virginia public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Wood County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of West Virginia public high schools.
Wood County, WV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the West Virginia average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Parkersburg South High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in West Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public high school average of 10% (majority Black).

Best Wood County Public High Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Williamstown High School
Math: 45% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
219 W 5th St
Williamstown, WV 26187
(304) 375-6151
Grades: 6-12
| 681 students
Rank: #22.
Parkersburg South High School
Math: 28% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1511 Blizzard Dr
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9610
Grades: 9-12
| 1,518 students
Rank: #33.
Parkersburg High School
Math: 25% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2101 Dudley Ave
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9595
Grades: 9-12
| 1,719 students
Rank: n/an/a
Caperton Center For Applied Technology
Vocational School
212 Technology Dr
Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304) 424-8365
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Summit Success Center
Alternative School
2507 9th Ave
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 893-9737
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wood Co Voc Tech Center
Vocational School
1515 Blizzard Dr
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9501
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Wood County, WV

Wood County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
907 Mission Drive
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-4862
Grades: 6-12
| 10 students
1130 19th St
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9581
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
225 Holiday Hills Drive
Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304) 420-2443
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2172 Volcano Road
Walker, WV 26180
(304) 679-3581
Grades: 5-12
| 22 students
Rayon-trek Center (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
615 Broadway Avenue
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9639
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
422 Virginia St
Waverly, WV 26184
(304) 464-4250
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
2500 36th St
Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304) 420-9660
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Wood County, WV?
The top ranked public high schools in Wood County, WV include Williamstown High School, Parkersburg South High School and Parkersburg High School. Wood County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in West Virginia.
How many public high schools are located in Wood County, WV?
6 public high schools are located in Wood County, WV.
What is the racial composition of students in Wood County, WV?
Wood County, WV public high schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public high schools average of 10% (majority Black).

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