For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 286 students in 26143, WV.
The top ranked public high school in 26143, WV is Wirt County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high school in zipcode 26143 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the West Virginia public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 26143, WV have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public high schools.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high school in zipcode 26143 have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is equal to the West Virginia average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Wirt 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 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public high school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best 26143, WV ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wirt County High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
431 Mulberry Street
Elizabeth, WV 26143
(304) 275-4241
Elizabeth, WV 26143
(304) 275-4241
Gr: 9-12 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 26143, WV?
The top ranked public high schools in 26143, WV include Wirt County High School.
How many public high schools are located in 26143?
1 public high schools are located in 26143.
What is the racial composition of students in 26143?
26143 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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