For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,606 students in Charles Town, WV.
The top-ranked public high school in Charles Town, WV is Washington High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Charles Town, WV public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the West Virginia public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Charles Town have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of West Virginia public high schools.
Charles Town, WV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is less than the West Virginia average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Washington High School, with 90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in West Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the West Virginia public high school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Charles Town, WV (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Washington Patriots Dr
Charles Town, WV 25414
(304) 885-5110
Charles Town, WV 25414
(304) 885-5110
Gr: 9-12 | 1,458 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
Virtual Preparatory Academy Of West Virginia
Charter School
44 Trifecta Pl, Suite 201
Charles Town, WV 25414
(304) 924-4987
Charles Town, WV 25414
(304) 924-4987
Gr: K-12 | 1,148 students Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Charles Town, WV?
The top-ranked public high schools in Charles Town, WV include Washington High School.
How many public high schools are located in Charles Town?
2 public high schools are located in Charles Town.
What is the racial composition of students in Charles Town?
Charles Town public high schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the West Virginia public high schools average of 12% (majority Black).
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