For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,937 students in 26101, WV.
The top ranked public high schools in 26101, WV are Parkersburg South High School and Parkersburg High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 26101 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the West Virginia public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 26101, WV have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of West Virginia public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 26101 have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is less than the West Virginia average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Parkersburg South High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in West Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the West Virginia public high school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best 26101, WV Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Parkersburg South High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1511 Blizzard Dr
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9610
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9610
Grades: 9-12
| 1,385 students
Rank: #22.
Parkersburg High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2101 Dudley Ave
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9595
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9595
Grades: 9-12
| 1,552 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wood Co Voc Tech Center
Vocational School
1515 Blizzard Dr
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9501
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9501
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
26101, West Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Lorrie Yeager Juvenile Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
907 Mission Drive
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-4862
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-4862
Grades: 6-12
| 10 students
1130 19th St
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9581
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9581
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Rayon-trek Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
615 Broadway Avenue
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9639
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9639
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 26101, WV?
The top ranked public high schools in 26101, WV include Parkersburg South High School and Parkersburg High School.
How many public high schools are located in 26101?
3 public high schools are located in 26101.
What is the racial composition of students in 26101?
26101 public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the West Virginia public high schools average of 12% (majority Black).
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