Best Public High Schools in Mcdowell County (2025-26)

Best Mcdowell County Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 950 students in Mcdowell County, WV.

The top ranked public high schools in Mcdowell County, WV are River View High School and Mount View High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Mcdowell County, WV public high schools have an score of 11% (versus the West Virginia public high school average of 21%), and score of 30% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Mcdowell County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public high schools.

Mcdowell County, WV public high school have a of 85%, which is less than the West Virginia average of 92%.

The school with highest graduation rate is River View High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in West Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public high school average of 12% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Mcdowell County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

River View High School

(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
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Bottom 50%

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512 Mountaineer Highway
Bradshaw, WV 24817
(304) 967-7480

Gr: 9-12 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Rank: #22.

Mount View High School

(Math: 12% | Reading: 28%)
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950 Mount View Rd
Welch, WV 24801
(304) 436-2939

Gr: 6-12 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%

Rank: n/an/a

Mcdowell Career & Technology Center

Vocational School

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1 Stadium Dr
Welch, WV 24801
(304) 436-3488

Gr: 9-12

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Mcdowell County, WV

Mcdowell County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Anawalt Elementary School (Closed 2023)

230 Schoolhouse Road
Anawalt, WV 24808
(304) 383-4849

Gr: K-5

Bartley Elementary School (Closed 2006)

Po Box 119
Bartley, WV 24813
(304) 967-7610

Gr: K-8 | 79 students Minority enrollment: 1%

Berwind Elementary School (Closed 2009)

Road 9 - Off Route 16
Berwind, WV 24815
(304) 875-3416

Gr: PK-8 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%

Big Creek High School (Closed 2011)

1 Owl's Nest Dr
War, WV 24892
(304) 875-2287

Gr: 9-12

Gary Elementary School (Closed 2006)

Po Box 250
Gary, WV 24836
(304) 448-2445

Gr: PK-6 | 108 students Minority enrollment: 34%

Iaeger High School (Closed 2011)

Waters St
Iaeger, WV 24844
(304) 938-2431

Gr: 9-12

Mcdowell County Alternative School (Closed 2004)

Alternative School

Drawer V
Northfork, WV 24868
(304) 862-3331

Gr: 7-12

Mount View Middle School (Closed 2007)

960 Mount View Road
Welch, WV 24801
(304) 436-4657

Gr: 6-8 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Switchback Elementary School (Closed 2005)

Drawer E
Maybeury, WV 24861
(304) 827-4205

Gr: PK-6 | 215 students Minority enrollment: 35%

War Elementary School (Closed 2009)

Main Street Route 16
War, WV 24892
(304) 875-2942

Gr: PK-8 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Mcdowell County, WV?

The top ranked public high schools in Mcdowell County, WV include River View High School and Mount View High School.

How many public high schools are located in Mcdowell County?

3 public high schools are located in Mcdowell County.

What is the racial composition of students in Mcdowell County?

Mcdowell County public high schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public high schools average of 12% (majority Black).