For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 610 students in 24739, WV.
The top ranked public high school in 24739, WV is Pikeview High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 24739 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the West Virginia public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 24739, WV have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of West Virginia public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 24739 have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is equal to the West Virginia average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pikeview High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in West Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public high school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best 24739, WV Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pikeview High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3566 Eads Mill Rd
Princeton, WV 24739
(304) 384-7586
Princeton, WV 24739
(304) 384-7586
Grades: 9-12
| 610 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mercer County Technical Education Center
Vocational School
1397 Stafford Dr
Princeton, WV 24739
(304) 425-9551
Princeton, WV 24739
(304) 425-9551
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
24739, West Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Sam Perdue Juvenile Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
843 Shelter Road
Princeton, WV 24739
(304) 425-4689
Princeton, WV 24739
(304) 425-4689
Grades: 8-12
| 11 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 24739, WV?
The top ranked public high schools in 24739, WV include Pikeview High School.
How many public high schools are located in 24739?
2 public high schools are located in 24739.
What is the racial composition of students in 24739?
24739 public high schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public high schools average of 12% (majority Black).
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