For the 2025 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Williamstown High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
219 W 5th St
Williamstown, WV 26187
(304) 375-6151
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:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1511 Blizzard Dr
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9610
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:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2101 Dudley Ave
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9595
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
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
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9501
Gr: 9-12
Wood County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Lorrie Yeager Juvenile Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
907 Mission Drive
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-4862
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-4862
Gr: 6-12 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 10%
225 Holiday Hills Drive
Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304) 420-2443
Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304) 420-2443
Pressley Ridge At White Oak Village (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
2172 Volcano Road
Walker, WV 26180
(304) 679-3581
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
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9639
Gr: Inquire with school
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?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Wood County include: Parkersburg South High School vs. Parkersburg High School, Parkersburg High School vs. Parkersburg South High School, Williamstown High School vs. Parkersburg High School
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