For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 3,776 students in Wood County, WV. The top ranked public high schools in Wood County, WV are Williamstown High School, Parkersburg High School and Parkersburg South 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 31% (versus the West Virginia public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Wood County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of West Virginia public high schools.
Wood County, WV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the West Virginia average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Williamstown High School, with ≥95% 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 Hispanic and Black), which is less than the West Virginia public high school average of 11% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Wood County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Williamstown High School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
219 W 5th St
Williamstown, WV 26187
(304) 375-6151
Williamstown, WV 26187
(304) 375-6151
Grades: 6-12
| 671 students
Rank: #22.
Parkersburg High School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2101 Dudley Ave
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9595
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9595
Grades: 9-12
| 1,651 students
Rank: #33.
Parkersburg South High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1511 Blizzard Dr
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9610
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9610
Grades: 9-12
| 1,454 students
Wood County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Lorrie Yeager Juvenile Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
907 Mission Drive
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-4862
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-4862
Grades: 6-12
| 10 students
1130 19th St
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9581
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9581
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
225 Holiday Hills Drive
Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304) 420-2443
Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304) 420-2443
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Pressley Ridge At White Oak Village (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2172 Volcano Road
Walker, WV 26180
(304) 679-3581
Walker, WV 26180
(304) 679-3581
Grades: 5-12
| 22 students
Rayon-trek Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
615 Broadway Avenue
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9639
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9639
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
422 Virginia St
Waverly, WV 26184
(304) 464-4250
Waverly, WV 26184
(304) 464-4250
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
2500 36th St
Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304) 420-9660
Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304) 420-9660
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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 High School and Parkersburg South 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?
3 public high schools are located in Wood County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wood County?
Wood County public high schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the West Virginia public high schools average of 11% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Wood County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Wood County include: Parkersburg South High School vs. Parkersburg High School, Parkersburg High School vs. Parkersburg South High School, Williamstown High School vs. Parkersburg High School
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