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Best Science Proficiency Public High Schools in West Virginia (2026)

Public high schools in West Virginia achieve an average science proficiency of 26% (2026).
The public high schools with the highest science proficiency are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public high school with the highest science proficiency in West Virginia is Winfield High School, with 50-54%.
Science Proficiency Range: 27% 52% Avg. Science Proficiency: 36%

Top Science Proficiency Public High Schools in West Virginia (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Science Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Winfield High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 50-54%
Grades: 9-12
11268 Winfield Rd
Winfield, WV 25213
(304) 586-3279
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Crossroads Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Science Proficiency: <50%
Grades: K-12
2850 5th Ave
Huntington, WV 25702
(304) 528-5060
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Evolution Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Science Proficiency: <50%
Grades: K-12
1040 Wilsonburg Rd
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7560
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Gateway Achievement Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Science Proficiency: <50%
Grades: K-12
37 Oak Ave
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4526
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
United High School
Alternative School
(Reading: <50%)
Science Proficiency: <50%
Grades: K-12
1040 Wilsonburg Rd
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7560
Rank: #66.
George Washington High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 49%
Grades: 9-12
1522 Tennis Club Rd
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-7729
Rank: #77.
Bridgeport High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 40-44%
Grades: 9-12
515 Johnson Ave
Bridgeport, WV 26330
(304) 326-7137
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Morgantown High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 41%
Grades: 9-12
109 Wilson Ave
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 291-9260
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
University High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Science Proficiency: 41%
Grades: 9-12
131 Bakers Ridge Rd
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 291-9270
Rank: #1010.
Jefferson High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Science Proficiency: 40%
Grades: 9-12
4141 Flowing Springs Rd
Shenandoah Junction, WV 25442
(304) 725-8491
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Fairmont Senior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Science Proficiency: 35-39%
Grades: 9-12
1 Loop Park Dr
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2150
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Ritchie County High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Science Proficiency: 35-39%
Grades: 9-12
201 Ritchie County School Rd
Ellenboro, WV 26346
(304) 869-3526
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Robert C Byrd High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Science Proficiency: 35-39%
Grades: 9-12
1 Eagle Way
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7200
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Saint Albans High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 35-39%
Grades: 9-12
2100 Kanawha Ter
Saint Albans, WV 25177
(304) 722-0212
Rank: #1515.
Washington High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Science Proficiency: 36%
Grades: 9-12
300 Washington Patriots Dr
Charles Town, WV 25414
(304) 885-5110
Rank: #1616.
Hurricane High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 35%
Grades: 9-12
3350 Teays Valley Rd
Hurricane, WV 25526
(304) 562-1729
Rank: #1717.
Pocahontas County High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Science Proficiency: 30-39%
Grades: 9-12
271 Warrior Way
Dunmore, WV 24934
(304) 799-6564
Rank: #1818.
John Marshall High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Science Proficiency: 34%
Grades: 9-12
1300 Wheeling Ave
Glen Dale, WV 26038
(304) 843-4444
Rank: #19 - 2919. - 29.
Berkeley Springs High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Science Proficiency: 30-34%
Grades: 9-12
149 Concord Ave
Berkeley Springs, WV 25411
(304) 258-2871
Rank: #19 - 2919. - 29.
East Fairmont High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Science Proficiency: 30-34%
Grades: 9-12
1993 Airport Rd
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2140
Rank: #19 - 2919. - 29.
Frankfort High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Science Proficiency: 30-34%
Grades: 9-12
393 Falcon Way
Ridgeley, WV 26753
(304) 726-4767
Rank: #19 - 2919. - 29.
Greenbrier East High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Science Proficiency: 30-34%
Grades: 9-12
273 Spartan Ln
Lewisburg, WV 24901
(304) 647-6464
Rank: #19 - 2919. - 29.
Herbert Hoover High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Science Proficiency: 30-34%
Grades: 9-12
775 Husky Way
Elkview, WV 25071
(304) 965-3394
Rank: #19 - 2919. - 29.
Nitro High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Science Proficiency: 30-34%
Grades: 9-12
1300 Park Ave
Nitro, WV 25143
(304) 755-4321
Rank: #19 - 2919. - 29.
Petersburg High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Science Proficiency: 30-34%
Grades: 7-12
207 Viking Drive
Petersburg, WV 26847
(304) 257-1444
Rank: #19 - 2919. - 29.
Ripley High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Science Proficiency: 30-34%
Grades: 9-12
2 School St
Ripley, WV 25271
(304) 372-7355
Rank: #19 - 2919. - 29.
South Charleston High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Science Proficiency: 30-34%
Grades: 9-12
1 Eagle Way
South Charleston, WV 25309
(304) 766-0352
Rank: #19 - 2919. - 29.
Tyler Consolidated High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Science Proficiency: 30-34%
Grades: 9-12
1993 Silver Knight Dr
Sistersville, WV 26175
(304) 758-9000
Rank: #19 - 2919. - 29.
Williamstown High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 30-34%
Grades: 6-12
219 W 5th St
Williamstown, WV 26187
(304) 375-6151
Rank: #3030.
Cabell Midland High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Science Proficiency: 31%
Grades: 9-12
11315 Us Route 60
Ona, WV 25545
(304) 743-7400
Rank: #3131.
Wheeling Park High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Science Proficiency: 30%
Grades: 9-12
1976 Park View Rd
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0400
Rank: #3232.
Parkersburg High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Science Proficiency: 29%
Grades: 9-12
2101 Dudley Ave
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9595
Rank: #3333.
Huntington High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Science Proficiency: 28%
Grades: 9-12
1 Highlander Way
Huntington, WV 25701
(304) 528-6400
Rank: #34 - 4734. - 47.
Bluefield High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Science Proficiency: 25-29%
Grades: 9-12
535 W Cumberland Rd
Bluefield, WV 24701
(304) 325-9116
Rank: #34 - 4734. - 47.
Buffalo High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Science Proficiency: 25-29%
Grades: 9-12
19005 Charleston Road
Buffalo, WV 25033
(304) 937-2661
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