For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,242 students in Clarksburg, WV.
The top-ranked public high schools in Clarksburg, WV are United High School, Evolution High School and Robert C Byrd High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clarksburg, WV public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the West Virginia public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Clarksburg have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public high schools.
Clarksburg, WV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the West Virginia average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Liberty 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 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the West Virginia public high school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Clarksburg, WV (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
United High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1040 Wilsonburg Rd
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7560
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7560
Gr: K-12 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 74:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Evolution High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1040 Wilsonburg Rd
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7560
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7560
Gr: K-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Robert C Byrd High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Eagle Way
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7200
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7200
Gr: 9-12 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Liberty High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Mountaineer Dr
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7470
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7470
Gr: 9-12 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Evolution Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1040 Wilsonburg Rd
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7560
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7560
Gr: K-12 | 6 students
Rank: n/an/a
United Technical Center
Vocational School
251 Marietta St
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7582
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7582
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Clarksburg, WV?
The top-ranked public high schools in Clarksburg, WV include United High School, Evolution High School and Robert C Byrd High School.
How many public high schools are located in Clarksburg?
6 public high schools are located in Clarksburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Clarksburg?
Clarksburg public high schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the West Virginia public high schools average of 12% (majority Black).
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