For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 520 students in Webster County, WV.
The top ranked public high school in Webster County, WV is Webster County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Webster County, WV public high school have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the West Virginia public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Webster County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public high schools.
Webster 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 Webster County 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 Webster County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Webster County High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 Highlander Dr
Upperglade, WV 26266
(304) 226-5772
Upperglade, WV 26266
(304) 226-5772
Grades: 7-12
| 520 students
Webster County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
90 Eagle Lane
Diana, WV 26217
(304) 847-2112
Diana, WV 26217
(304) 847-2112
Grades: PK-8
| 73 students
25 Mill Street
Cowen, WV 26206
(304) 226-5353
Cowen, WV 26206
(304) 226-5353
Grades: 5-8
| 219 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Webster County, WV?
The top ranked public high schools in Webster County, WV include Webster County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Webster County?
1 public high schools are located in Webster County.
What is the racial composition of students in Webster County?
Webster 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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