Top High Schools in West Virginia

topschoolsintheusa March 20, 2019

West Virginia is home to 55 counties and 55 school districts. Each county is governed by an elected board of commissioners, which is responsible for setting policies and managing the resources of their respective county. Towns in West Virginia are then divided into school districts, which provide educational services to students in their respective communities. School districts are overseen by an elected board of education that sets policies and oversees the management of the district’s resources. The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) is responsible for overseeing all public schools in the state and works with local school districts to ensure quality education for all students. The state also provides resources such as grants and scholarships to help support students in achieving their educational goals. In addition, each school district has its own superintendent who is responsible for managing day-to-day operations within their district. West Virginia is committed to providing quality education for all students and works hard to ensure that every student has access to a high-quality education regardless of where they live or attend school. West Virginia also offers a variety of programs designed to help support teachers, administrators, parents, and other stakeholders in providing a safe learning environment for all students. These programs include professional development opportunities, grants, and technical assistance initiatives that help improve teaching standards throughout the state.

There are many public and private high schools in the state of West Virginia. It is rather difficult for you to choose one that fits you most. In order for you to better evaluate your choice, we have ranked these high schools based on latest SAT/ACT scores, graduation rates, and state test scores from the West Virginia Department of Education. See below for top 19 high schools throughout the state of West Virginia.

#	High Schools	Honor
1	Big Creek High School McDowell County School District McDowell County 1 Owl’s Nest Drive War, WV 24892 Telephone: (304) 875-2287	Bronze
2	Bluefield High School Mercer County School District Mercer County 535 West Cumberland Road Bluefield, WV 24701 Telephone: (304) 325-9116	Bronze
3	Clay County High School Clay County School District Clay County 1 Panther Drive Clay, WV 25043 Telephone: (304) 587-4226	Bronze
4	East Fairmont High School Marion County School District Marion County 1993 Airport Road Fairmont, WV 26554 Telephone: (304) 367-2140	Bronze
5	East Hardy High School Hardy County School District Hardy County 259 Cougar Drive Baker, WV 26801 Telephone: (304) 897-5948	Bronze
6	Elkins High School Randolph County School District Randolph County 100 Kennedy Drive Elkins, WV 26241 Telephone: (304) 636-9170	Bronze
7	Gilmer County High School Gilmer County School District Gilmer County 300 Pine Street Glenville, WV 26351 Telephone: (304) 462-7960	Bronze
8	Hundred High School Wetzel County School District Wetzel County Route 250 Hundred, WV 26575 Telephone: (304) 775-5221	Bronze
9	John Marshall High School Marshall County School District Marshall County 1300 Wheeling Avenue Glen Dale, WV 26038 Telephone: (304) 843-4444	Bronze
10	Matewan High School Mingo County School District Mingo County Route 49 Matewan, WV 25678 Telephone: (304) 426-6555	Bronze
11	Meadow Bridge High School Fayette County School District Fayette County 2775 Main Street Meadow Bridge, WV 25976 Telephone: (304) 484-7917	Bronze
12	Morgantown High School Monongalia County School District Monongalia County 109 Wilson Avenue Morgantown, WV 26505 Telephone: (304) 291-9260	Silver
13	Nicholas County High School Nicholas County School District Nicholas County 30 Grizzly Rd Summersville, WV 26651 Telephone: (304) 872-2141	Bronze
14	Philip Barbour High School Barbour County School District Barbour County Route 4 Box 268-A Philippi, WV 26416 Telephone: (304) 457-1360	Bronze
15	Tolsia High School Wayne County School District Wayne County #1 Rebel Drive Fort Gay, WV 25514 Telephone: (304) 648-5566	Bronze
16	Van High School Boone County School District Boone County #1 Bulldog Blvd. Van, WV 25206 Telephone: (304) 245-8237	Bronze
17	Wayne High School Wayne County School District Wayne County 100 Pioneer Road Wayne, WV 25570 Telephone: (304) 272-5639	Bronze
18	Winfield High School Putnam County School District Putnam County 3022 Winfield Road Winfield, WV 25213 Telephone: (304) 586-3279	Bronze
19	Wyoming County East High School Wyoming County School District Wyoming County High School Road New Richmond, WV 24867 Telephone: (304) 294-5200	Bronze

West Virginia Facts

• The official name of the state is State of West Virginia.
• Region of the state – South Atlantic States, South of the USA
• State area – 62,753 km ² (including land – 62,359 km ² and water surface – 394 km ²), 41st place among US states
• State length:
  • from north to south – 386 km
  • from west to east – 209 km
• The height of the relief of the state above sea level:
  • maximum – 1,482 m
  • minimum – 73 m
• State Time Zone – US Eastern Time Zone
• The state was founded on June 20, 1863 (the 35th state of the United States)
• The state capital is Charleston.
• The largest city in the state is Charleston.
• The population of the state is about 1,795,000 people (38th place among US states)
• The population density in the state is about 30 people / km ² (29th place among US states)
• The average household income in the state is about $ 43,470 (49th place among US states)
• The state motto is Montani semper liberi (“Highlanders are always free”).
• State nicknames – “Mountain State”
• State abbreviation – WV