For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 381 students in Pendleton County, WV.
The top-ranked public high school in Pendleton County, WV is Pendleton County Middle/high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pendleton County, WV public high school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the West Virginia public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Pendleton County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public high schools.
Pendleton County, WV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the West Virginia average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pendleton County Middle/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 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public high school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Pendleton County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pendleton County Middle/high School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
409 Maple Ave
Franklin, WV 26807
(304) 358-2573
Franklin, WV 26807
(304) 358-2573
Gr: 7-12 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Pendleton County, WV?
The top-ranked public high schools in Pendleton County, WV include Pendleton County Middle/high School.
How many public high schools are located in Pendleton County?
1 public high schools are located in Pendleton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pendleton County?
Pendleton County public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public high schools average of 12% (majority Black).
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