For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,908 students in Wayne County, WV.
The top-ranked public high schools in Wayne County, WV are Spring Valley High School, Wayne High School and Tolsia High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayne County, WV public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the West Virginia public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Wayne County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of West Virginia public high schools.
Wayne County, WV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is less than the West Virginia average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Tolsia 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 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 Wayne County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spring Valley High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Timberwolf Ln
Huntington, WV 25704
(304) 429-1699
Huntington, WV 25704
(304) 429-1699
Gr: 9-12 | 985 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Wayne High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Pioneer Rd
Wayne, WV 25570
(304) 272-5639
Wayne, WV 25570
(304) 272-5639
Gr: 9-12 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Tolsia High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Rebel Dr
Fort Gay, WV 25514
(304) 648-5566
Fort Gay, WV 25514
(304) 648-5566
Gr: 9-12 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: n/an/a
Stepping Stones
Alternative School
1235 Buffalo Creek Road
Lavalette, WV 25535
(304) 429-2297
Lavalette, WV 25535
(304) 429-2297
Gr: 9-10 | 3 students
Wayne County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
484 Main Street
Ceredo, WV 25507
(304) 453-1511
Ceredo, WV 25507
(304) 453-1511
Gr: PK-5 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
152 Crum Road
Crum, WV 25669
(304) 393-3447
Crum, WV 25669
(304) 393-3447
Gr: PK-5 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
150 Crum Road
Crum, WV 25669
(304) 393-3200
Crum, WV 25669
(304) 393-3200
Gr: 6-8 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Corner Of Court & Vancouver
Fort Gay, WV 25514
(304) 648-5404
Fort Gay, WV 25514
(304) 648-5404
Gr: 6-8
300 9th Street
Kenova, WV 25530
(304) 453-1521
Kenova, WV 25530
(304) 453-1521
Gr: PK-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Northern Voctech Center (Closed 2004)
Vocational School
1640 Spring Valley Dr
Huntington, WV 25704
(304) 429-7277
Huntington, WV 25704
(304) 429-7277
Gr: 9-12
1001 Jefferson Ave
Huntington, WV 25704
(304) 528-5180
Huntington, WV 25704
(304) 528-5180
Gr: 6-8 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Wayne County, WV?
The top-ranked public high schools in Wayne County, WV include Spring Valley High School, Wayne High School and Tolsia High School.
How many public high schools are located in Wayne County?
4 public high schools are located in Wayne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne County?
Wayne 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).
Which public high schools in Wayne County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Wayne County include: Tolsia High School vs. Wayne High School, Wayne High School vs. Spring Valley High School, Wayne High School vs. Tolsia High School
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