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Best High Schools
in West VirginiaWe reviewed 21,776 U.S. public high schools; 29 West Virginia schools made our rankings. View Rankings
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High school students in West Virginia are assessed through state tests in math, science, social studies, and reading and language arts. The West Virginia Department of Education has developed a plan to teach students "21st Century Learning Skills" related to information and communication, thinking and problem solving, and personal and workplace productivity.
In the U.S. News Best High Schools 2012 rankings, 8 West Virginia schools earned silver medals and 21 received bronze medals. One silver medal goes to Morgantown High School in the Monongalia County School District, which is about 150 miles from the West Virginia state capital of Charleston.
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Top Ranked WV Schools
To be eligible for a state ranking, a school must be awarded a national gold or silver medal.
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Other Notable WV Schools
These schools were awarded a national bronze medal. They are listed alphabetically.
1 PANTHER DR, CLAY, WV 25043
1993 AIRPORT RD, FAIRMONT, WV 26554
See complete West Virginia High School Rankings
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WV by the Numbers
Districts 57 High Schools 128 Full-Time Teachers 5,785 Students Enrolled 85,820
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Kanawha County Schools
The Kanawha County Schools include 8 high schools that serve 7,779 students.
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Berkeley County Schools
There are 3 high schools among the Berkeley County Schools, serving 4,936 students.
