For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 679 students in Wetzel County, WV.
The top-ranked public high schools in Wetzel County, WV are Magnolia High School, Valley High School and Paden City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wetzel County, 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 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Wetzel County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public high schools.
Wetzel County, WV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is less than the West Virginia average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Magnolia High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in West Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public high school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Wetzel County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Magnolia High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 Maple Ave
New Martinsville, WV 26155
(304) 455-1990
New Martinsville, WV 26155
(304) 455-1990
Gr: 9-12 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Valley High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
44 Lumberjack Ln
Pine Grove, WV 26419
(304) 889-3151
Pine Grove, WV 26419
(304) 889-3151
Gr: 9-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Paden City High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 N 4th Ave
Paden City, WV 26159
(304) 337-2266
Paden City, WV 26159
(304) 337-2266
Gr: 7-12 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Hundred High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3490 Hornet Highway
Hundred, WV 26575
(304) 775-5221
Hundred, WV 26575
(304) 775-5221
Gr: 9-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: n/an/a
Wetzel County Technical Education Center
Vocational School
2213 Mountaineer Hwy
New Martinsville, WV 26155
(304) 455-2441
New Martinsville, WV 26155
(304) 455-2441
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Wetzel County, WV?
The top-ranked public high schools in Wetzel County, WV include Magnolia High School, Valley High School and Paden City High School.
How many public high schools are located in Wetzel County?
5 public high schools are located in Wetzel County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wetzel County?
Wetzel County public high schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public high schools average of 12% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Wetzel County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Wetzel County include: Magnolia High School vs. Paden City High School, Paden City High School vs. Magnolia High School
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