For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 298 students in Pleasants County, WV.
The top ranked public high school in Pleasants County, WV is St. Marys High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pleasants County, WV public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the West Virginia public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Pleasants County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public high schools.
Pleasants County, 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 St. Marys 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 Pleasants County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. Marys High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2330 N Pleasants Hwy
Saint Marys, WV 26170
(304) 684-2421
Saint Marys, WV 26170
(304) 684-2421
Gr: 9-12 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: n/an/a
Mid Ohio Valley Technical Institute
Vocational School
2134 N Pleasants Hwy
Saint Marys, WV 26170
(304) 684-2464
Saint Marys, WV 26170
(304) 684-2464
Gr: 9-12
Pleasants County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2880 North Pleasant Highway
Saint Marys, WV 26170
(304) 684-5500
Saint Marys, WV 26170
(304) 684-5500
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Pleasants County, WV?
The top ranked public high schools in Pleasants County, WV include St. Marys High School.
How many public high schools are located in Pleasants County?
2 public high schools are located in Pleasants County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pleasants County?
Pleasants County 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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