For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 3,007 students in Harrison County, WV.
The top-ranked public high schools in Harrison County, WV are Bridgeport High School, United High School and Evolution High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harrison County, WV public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the West Virginia public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Harrison County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of West Virginia public high schools.
Harrison County, WV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the West Virginia average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bridgeport High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in West Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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 Harrison County (2026)
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.
United High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1040 Wilsonburg Rd
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7560
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7560
Gr: 9-12 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 82:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Evolution High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1040 Wilsonburg Rd
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7560
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7560
Gr: 9-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Robert C Byrd High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Eagle Way
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7200
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7200
Gr: 9-12 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
South Harrison High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3073 Hawk Hwy
Lost Creek, WV 26385
(304) 326-7440
Lost Creek, WV 26385
(304) 326-7440
Gr: 9-12 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Liberty High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Mountaineer Dr
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7470
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7470
Gr: 9-12 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Lincoln High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Jerry Toth Dr
Shinnston, WV 26431
(304) 326-7400
Shinnston, WV 26431
(304) 326-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
United Technical Center
Vocational School
251 Marietta St
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7582
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7582
Gr: 9-12
Harrison County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1636 W Pike St
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7070
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7070
Gr: PK-5 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Genesis Youth Center (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
535 Horner Ave
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 622-1907
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 622-1907
Gr: 6-11 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rt. 3, Box 43b
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 624-3260
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 624-3260
Gr: 6-8 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
260 E. Main Street
Salem, WV 26426
(304) 782-1471
Salem, WV 26426
(304) 782-1471
Gr: K-5 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Harrison County Evolution Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1349 Shinnston Pk
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7560
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7560
Gr: K-12
Harrison County Magnet Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
One Eagle Way
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 624-3240
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 624-3240
Gr: Inquire with school | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Harrison County Transitional Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1349 Shinnston Pk
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7560
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7560
Gr: 1-5 | 1 student
208 Kidd Ave
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7050
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7050
Gr: PK-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Pressley Ridge At Laurel Park High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
591 Pressley Ridge Road
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 627-2331
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 627-2331
Gr: 8-11 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Pressley Ridge School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
Rt. 5 Box 697
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 624-9875
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 624-9875
Gr: 7-11 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rr 1 Box 10a
Salem, WV 26426
(304) 782-1131
Salem, WV 26426
(304) 782-1131
Gr: 6-8 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Tri-county High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
Rr 3 Box 43c
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 624-3290
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 624-3290
Gr: 9-12
229 W Main St
Salem, WV 26426
(304) 782-1361
Salem, WV 26426
(304) 782-1361
Gr: PK-5 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
1040 Wilsonburg Rd
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7640
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7640
Gr: PK-5 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Wv Industrial Home For Youth (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
15 Industrial Blvd
Salem, WV 26426
(304) 782-1128
Salem, WV 26426
(304) 782-1128
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Harrison County, WV?
The top-ranked public high schools in Harrison County, WV include Bridgeport High School, United High School and Evolution High School.
How many public high schools are located in Harrison County?
8 public high schools are located in Harrison County.
What is the racial composition of students in Harrison County?
Harrison County public high schools minority enrollment is 9% 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 Harrison County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Harrison County include: Lincoln High School vs. Bridgeport High School, Liberty High School vs. Bridgeport High School, Robert C Byrd High School vs. Bridgeport High School
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