For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 322 students in Craigsville, WV.
The top ranked public high school in Craigsville, WV is Richwood High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Craigsville, WV public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the West Virginia public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Craigsville have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public high schools.
Craigsville, WV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the West Virginia average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Richwood High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in West Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public high school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Craigsville, WV (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richwood High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
16414 Webster Rd
Craigsville, WV 26205
(304) 846-2684
Craigsville, WV 26205
(304) 846-2684
Gr: 9-12 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: n/an/a
Nicholas County Career/technical Center
Vocational School
215 Milam Addition Rd
Craigsville, WV 26205
(304) 742-3024
Craigsville, WV 26205
(304) 742-3024
Gr: 9-12
Craigsville, West Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
100 School Street
Craigsville, WV 26205
(304) 742-5271
Craigsville, WV 26205
(304) 742-5271
Gr: PK-5
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Craigsville, WV?
The top ranked public high schools in Craigsville, WV include Richwood High School.
How many public high schools are located in Craigsville?
2 public high schools are located in Craigsville.
What is the racial composition of students in Craigsville?
Craigsville public high schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public high schools average of 12% (majority Black).
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