For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 666 students in Taylor County, WV.
The top-ranked public high school in Taylor County, WV is Grafton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Taylor County, WV public high school 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 Taylor County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of West Virginia public high schools.
Taylor County, WV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is equal to the West Virginia average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Grafton 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 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public high school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Taylor County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grafton High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 Yates Ave
Grafton, WV 26354
(304) 265-3046
Grafton, WV 26354
(304) 265-3046
Gr: 9-12 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Taylor County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
27 Stillhouse Road
Flemington, WV 26347
(304) 739-4696
Flemington, WV 26347
(304) 739-4696
Gr: K-5 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rr 2 Box 157
Grafton, WV 26354
(304) 265-1893
Grafton, WV 26354
(304) 265-1893
Gr: PK-4 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Taylor County Vocational Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
115 Sam Bord Dr
Grafton, WV 26354
(304) 265-1050
Grafton, WV 26354
(304) 265-1050
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Taylor County, WV?
The top-ranked public high schools in Taylor County, WV include Grafton High School.
How many public high schools are located in Taylor County?
1 public high schools are located in Taylor County.
What is the racial composition of students in Taylor County?
Taylor County public high schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public high schools average of 12% (majority Black).
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