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Best Wood County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 3,576 students in Wood County, WV. The top-ranked public high schools in Wood County, WV are Williamstown High School, Parkersburg South High School and Parkersburg High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wood County, WV public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the West Virginia public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Wood County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of West Virginia public high schools.
Wood County, WV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is less than the West Virginia average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Parkersburg South High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in West Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the West Virginia public high school average of 12% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Wood County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Williamstown High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
219 W 5th St
Williamstown, WV 26187
(304) 375-6151
Gr: 6-12 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Parkersburg South High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1511 Blizzard Dr
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9610
Gr: 9-12 | 1,385 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Parkersburg High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2101 Dudley Ave
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9595
Gr: 9-12 | 1,552 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Caperton Center For Applied Technology
Vocational School
212 Technology Dr
Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304) 424-8365
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Wood Co Voc Tech Center
Vocational School
1515 Blizzard Dr
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9501
Gr: 9-12
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Wood County, WV

Wood County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
907 Mission Drive
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-4862
Gr: 6-12 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 10%
1130 19th St
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9581
Gr: PK-5
225 Holiday Hills Drive
Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304) 420-2443
2172 Volcano Road
Walker, WV 26180
(304) 679-3581
Gr: 5-12 | 22 students Minority enrollment: 23%
Rayon-trek Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
615 Broadway Avenue
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9639
Gr: Inquire with school
422 Virginia St
Waverly, WV 26184
(304) 464-4250
Gr: PK-6
2500 36th St
Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304) 420-9660
Gr: PK-5

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Wood County, WV?
The top-ranked public high schools in Wood County, WV include Williamstown High School, Parkersburg South High School and Parkersburg High School. Wood County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in West Virginia.
How many public high schools are located in Wood County?
5 public high schools are located in Wood County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wood County?
Wood County public high schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the West Virginia public high schools average of 12% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Wood County are often viewed compared to one another?

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