For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 291 students in Pocahontas County, WV.
The top ranked public high school in Pocahontas County, WV is Pocahontas County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pocahontas County, WV public high school have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the West Virginia public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Pocahontas County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of West Virginia public high schools.
Pocahontas County, WV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the West Virginia average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pocahontas County High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in West Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 1% 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 Pocahontas County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pocahontas County High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
271 Warrior Way
Dunmore, WV 24934
(304) 799-6564
Dunmore, WV 24934
(304) 799-6564
Grades: 9-12
| 291 students
Pocahontas County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4319 Denmar Road
Hillsboro, WV 24946
(304) 653-4201
Hillsboro, WV 24946
(304) 653-4201
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Pocahontas County, WV?
The top ranked public high schools in Pocahontas County, WV include Pocahontas County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Pocahontas County?
1 public high schools are located in Pocahontas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pocahontas County?
Pocahontas County public high schools minority enrollment is 1% 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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