Winfield High School is a high school located on the banks of the Kanawha River in Winfield, West Virginia. The community is a rural town, located halfway between Huntington and Charleston, and the school is in the Putnam County Schools school district.
Serving 792 students in grades 9-12, Winfield High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 792 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in WV)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Winfield High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Winfield High School's student population of 792 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
792 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Colors
White, Green
School Rankings
Winfield High School ranks within the top 20% of all 617 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Winfield High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.22. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#103 out of 617 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
28%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
2%
2%
Black
1%
4%
White
92%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
91%
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Winfield High School's ranking?
Winfield High School is ranked #103 out of 617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Winfield High School often compared to?
Winfield High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hurricane High School, Buffalo High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% WV state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Winfield High School?
The graduation rate of Winfield High School is 95%, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 91%.
How many students attend Winfield High School?
792 students attend Winfield High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Winfield High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Winfield High School?
Winfield High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Winfield High School offer ?
Winfield High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Winfield High School part of?
Winfield High School is part of Putnam County Schools School District.
School Reviews
4 3/19/2020
The school is only good if you came up from the middle school and is like everyone else. If they are like anyone else and not with the status quo. 4/10 recommend. actually 6 out of 10 due to its diverse options of extracurriculars.
5 12/17/2007
This is a very good school all the way around. The building has just gotten an addition. New science laboratories. It also have a good arts program, good band and show choir. The achedimic programs are amazing. This school has good teachers who care about their students. It is a good size in student population, large enough to where each student gets the classes he or she needs and is still not just a number, but small enough so that a student can get individual attention if needed. This school has a wonderful track, basketball, soccer, and volleyball program. It's track, volleyball and soccer team won states. It has a great robotics team. It's clubs are very strong; SADD, FCA CHRISTAIN TEENS, and others. I would recomend this school to anyone who wants an education.
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