2024 Best High Schools in West Virginia

##What High School Paths Does West Virginia Provide?

West Virginia has 196 high schools, the majority of which (66%) are public. The state has 60% fewer than the average state per capita, but per capita West Virginia is only 3% below the national average. This means that while some smaller areas may have fewer education options, larger cities will typically have plenty of public and private options to choose from. As a whole, the state's average grade for all high schools is B–, which is the same as the national average.

Out of the 129 public high schools, the vast majority are traditional public schools (129). Of those, about 26% have a higher grade than the national average, meaning there are still 34 such schools that are considered better than normal.

In regards to non-traditional public schools, there are no charter schools in West Virginia and the same goes for magnet schools.

For those looking for private high school options, there are 62 in total (about 32% of all schools). With a median rating of B, 42% of private schools exceed the national average. Of these private schools, 97% are religiously affiliated and the most common type is Christian schools which account for 54. There are also 4 all-boys schools, but no all-girls schools.

West Virginia also offers just 1 online school option, which serves just 1% of the state’s high school needs.