For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,133 students in Wetzel County, WV.
The top ranked public schools in Wetzel County, WV are Hundred High School, Magnolia High School and Short Line School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wetzel County, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Wetzel County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 11% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Wetzel County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hundred High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3490 Hornet Highway
Hundred, WV 26575
(304) 775-5221
Hundred, WV 26575
(304) 775-5221
Grades: 9-12
| 96 students
Rank: #22.
Magnolia High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 Maple Avenue
New Martinsville, WV 26155
(304) 455-1991
New Martinsville, WV 26155
(304) 455-1991
Grades: 9-12
| 381 students
Rank: #33.
Short Line School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9817 Shortline Highway
Reader, WV 26167
(304) 386-4115
Reader, WV 26167
(304) 386-4115
Grades: PK-8
| 358 students
Rank: #44.
Paden City High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 N Fourth Avenue
Paden City, WV 26159
(304) 337-2267
Paden City, WV 26159
(304) 337-2267
Grades: 7-12
| 165 students
Rank: #55.
New Martinsville School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20 E Benjamin Drive
New Martinsville, WV 26155
(304) 455-2291
New Martinsville, WV 26155
(304) 455-2291
Grades: PK-8
| 784 students
Rank: #66.
Paden City Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
510 N Second Avenue
Paden City, WV 26159
(304) 337-2221
Paden City, WV 26159
(304) 337-2221
Grades: PK-6
| 197 students
Rank: #77.
Valley High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
44 Lumberjack Lane
Pine Grove, WV 26419
(304) 889-3151
Pine Grove, WV 26419
(304) 889-3151
Grades: 9-12
| 152 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wetzel County Technical Education Center
Vocational School
2213 Mountaineer Highway
New Martinsville, WV 26155
(304) 455-2441
New Martinsville, WV 26155
(304) 455-2441
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Wetzel County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Rr2 Box 107
New Martinsville, WV 26155
(304) 455-4092
New Martinsville, WV 26155
(304) 455-4092
Grades: PK
| 16 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wetzel County, WV?
The top ranked public schools in Wetzel County, WV include Hundred High School, Magnolia High School and Short Line School.
How many public schools are located in Wetzel County, WV?
8 public schools are located in Wetzel County, WV.
What is the racial composition of students in Wetzel County, WV?
Wetzel County, WV public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 11% (majority Black).
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