For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,120 students in Upshur County, WV.
The top-ranked public high school in Upshur County, WV is Buckhannon Upshur High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Upshur 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 32% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Upshur County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public high schools.
Upshur County, WV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is equal to the West Virginia average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Buckhannon Upshur High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in West Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 4% 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 Upshur County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Buckhannon Upshur High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
270 Bu Dr
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-3720
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-3720
Gr: 9-12 | 1,068 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
Fred W Eberle Tech Center
Vocational School
208 Morton Ave
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-1259
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-1259
Gr: 10-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Upshur County, WV?
The top-ranked public high schools in Upshur County, WV include Buckhannon Upshur High School.
How many public high schools are located in Upshur County?
2 public high schools are located in Upshur County.
What is the racial composition of students in Upshur County?
Upshur County public high schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public high schools average of 12% (majority Black).
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