Best Public High Schools in Upshur County (2025-26)

Best Upshur County Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 score of 15% (versus the West Virginia public high school average of 21%), and 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 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 (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Buckhannon Upshur High School

(Math: 15% | Reading: 32%)
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Bottom 50%

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270 Bu Dr
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-3720

Gr: 9-12 | 1,120 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Rank: n/an/a

Fred W Eberle Tech Center

Vocational School

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208 Morton Ave
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-1259

Gr: 10-12

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Upshur County, WV

Upshur County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Academy Primary (Closed 2009)

2 College Ave
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-3310

Gr: PK-2 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 1%

Buis Intermediate (Closed 2009)

18 College Ave.
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 304-5813

Gr: 3-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Central Elementary School (Closed 2006)

5 Baxter St
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-2401

Gr: 3-5 | 53 students Minority enrollment: 2%

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).