For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 blue ribbon public high schools serving 4,132 students in West Virginia.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in West Virginia are Bridgeport High School, George Washington High School and Fairmont Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Virginia blue ribbon public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the West Virginia public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 47% statewide average).
West Virginia blue ribbon public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the West Virginia average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is John Marshall High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in West Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the West Virginia public high school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Blue Ribbon Public High Schools in West Virginia (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bridgeport High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
515 Johnson Ave
Bridgeport, WV 26330
(304) 326-7137
Bridgeport, WV 26330
(304) 326-7137
Gr: 9-12 | 814 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
George Washington High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1522 Tennis Club Rd
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-7729
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-7729
Gr: 9-12 | 1,186 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Fairmont Senior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Loop Park Dr
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2150
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2150
Gr: 9-12 | 779 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
John Marshall High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1300 Wheeling Ave
Glen Dale, WV 26038
(304) 843-4444
Glen Dale, WV 26038
(304) 843-4444
Gr: 9-12 | 1,067 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #55.
Wirt County High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
431 Mulberry Street
Elizabeth, WV 26143
(304) 275-4241
Elizabeth, WV 26143
(304) 275-4241
Gr: 9-12 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in West Virginia?
The top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in West Virginia include Bridgeport High School, George Washington High School and Fairmont Senior High School.
How many blue ribbon public high schools are located in West Virginia?
5 blue ribbon public high schools are located in West Virginia.
What is the racial composition of students in West Virginia?
West Virginia blue ribbon public high schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the West Virginia public high schools average of 12% (majority Black).
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