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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Improved Public High Schools in West Virginia (2026)

The most improved public high schools in West Virginia are Doddridge County High School, Herbert Hoover High School and Sissonville High School.
A school's improvement is based on a its total rise in ranking spots during the last five years (2021-26).
Improved Rank Range: 116 449 Avg. Improved Rank: 233

Most Improved Public High Schools in West Virginia (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Ranking Change (2021-26)
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Doddridge County High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +449
(from 643 to 194)
Grades: 9-12
79 Bulldog Dr
West Union, WV 26456
(304) 873-2521
Rank: #22.
Herbert Hoover High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +404
(from 598 to 194)
Grades: 9-12
775 Husky Way
Elkview, WV 25071
(304) 965-3394
Rank: #33.
Sissonville High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +351
(from 616 to 265)
Grades: 9-12
6100 Sissonville Dr
Charleston, WV 25312
(304) 348-1954
Rank: #44.
Williamstown High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +334
(from 445 to 111)
Grades: 6-12
219 W 5th St
Williamstown, WV 26187
(304) 375-6151
Rank: #55.
Musselman High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +333
(from 640 to 307)
Grades: 9-12
126 Excellence Way
Inwood, WV 25428
(304) 229-1950
Rank: #66.
Ritchie County High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +302
(from 567 to 265)
Grades: 9-12
201 Ritchie County School Rd
Ellenboro, WV 26346
(304) 869-3526
Rank: #77.
South Charleston High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +280
(from 507 to 227)
Grades: 9-12
1 Eagle Way
South Charleston, WV 25309
(304) 766-0352
Rank: #88.
Lewis County High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +269
(from 643 to 374)
Grades: 9-12
205 Minuteman Dr
Weston, WV 26452
(304) 269-8315
Rank: #99.
Pocahontas County High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +263
(from 510 to 247)
Grades: 9-12
271 Warrior Way
Dunmore, WV 24934
(304) 799-6564
Rank: #1010.
Hampshire Senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +262
(from 638 to 376)
Grades: 6-12
157 Trojan Way
Romney, WV 26757
(304) 822-5016
Rank: #1111.
Roane County High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +246
(from 567 to 321)
Grades: 9-12
1 Raider Way
Spencer, WV 25276
(304) 927-6420
Rank: #1212.
Ripley High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +245
(from 510 to 265)
Grades: 9-12
2 School St
Ripley, WV 25271
(304) 372-7355
Rank: #1313.
Princeton Senior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +243
(from 508 to 265)
Grades: 9-12
1321 Stafford Dr
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 425-8101
Rank: #1414.
Nitro High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +240
(from 467 to 227)
Grades: 9-12
1300 Park Ave
Nitro, WV 25143
(304) 755-4321
Rank: #1515.
Magnolia High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +232
(from 608 to 376)
Grades: 9-12
601 Maple Ave
New Martinsville, WV 26155
(304) 455-1990
Rank: #1616.
Wyoming County East High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +231
(from 496 to 265)
Grades: 9-12
260 Warrior Way
New Richmond, WV 24867
(304) 294-5200
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
John Marshall High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +227
(from 481 to 254)
Grades: 9-12
1300 Wheeling Ave
Glen Dale, WV 26038
(304) 843-4444
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Lincoln County High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +227
(from 669 to 442)
Grades: 9-12
81 Panther Way
Hamlin, WV 25523
(304) 824-6000
Rank: #1919.
Jefferson High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +224
(from 405 to 181)
Grades: 9-12
4141 Flowing Springs Rd
Shenandoah Junction, WV 25442
(304) 725-8491
Rank: #2020.
Tug Valley High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +223
(from 529 to 306)
Grades: 9-12
50 Panther Blvd
Williamson, WV 25661
(304) 235-2266
Rank: #2121.
Berkeley Springs High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +222
(from 510 to 288)
Grades: 9-12
149 Concord Ave
Berkeley Springs, WV 25411
(304) 258-2871
Rank: #2222.
Braxton County High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +216
(from 592 to 376)
Grades: 9-12
200 Jerry Burton Dr
Sutton, WV 26601
(304) 765-7331
Rank: #2323.
Valley High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +215
(from 673 to 458)
Grades: 9-12
44 Lumberjack Ln
Pine Grove, WV 26419
(304) 889-3151
Rank: #2424.
Spring Valley High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +208
(from 420 to 212)
Grades: 9-12
1 Timberwolf Ln
Huntington, WV 25704
(304) 429-1699
Rank: #2525.
Calhoun Middle/high School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +206
(from 665 to 459)
Grades: 5-12
50 Underwood Cir
Mount Zion, WV 26151
(304) 354-6148
Rank: #2626.
Washington High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +189
(from 433 to 244)
Grades: 9-12
300 Washington Patriots Dr
Charles Town, WV 25414
(304) 885-5110
Rank: #2727.
Riverside High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +179
(from 660 to 481)
Grades: 9-12
1 Warrior Way
Belle, WV 25015
(304) 348-1996
Rank: #2828.
Wahama Junior/senior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +169
(from 542 to 373)
Grades: 7-12
1 White Falcon Drive
Mason, WV 25260
(304) 773-5539
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Huntington High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +157
(from 414 to 257)
Grades: 9-12
1 Highlander Way
Huntington, WV 25701
(304) 528-6400
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Tucker County High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +157
(from 429 to 272)
Grades: 9-12
116 Mountain Lion Way
Hambleton, WV 26269
(304) 478-2651
Rank: #3131.
Shady Spring High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +156
(from 368 to 212)
Grades: 9-12
300 Hinton Rd
Shady Spring, WV 25918
(304) 256-4647
Rank: #3232.
University High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +149
(from 321 to 172)
Grades: 9-12
131 Bakers Ridge Rd
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 291-9270
Rank: #3333.
Hundred High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +128
(from 634 to 506)
Grades: 9-12
3490 Hornet Highway
Hundred, WV 26575
(304) 775-5221
Rank: #3434.
Philip Barbour High School Complex
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +120
(from 496 to 376)
Grades: 9-12
99 Horseshoe Dr
Philippi, WV 26416
(304) 457-1360
Rank: #3535.
Clay-battelle High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +116
(from 448 to 332)
Grades: 6-12
6226 Mason-dixon Highway, Draw
Blacksville, WV 26521
(304) 432-8208
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