For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 3,826 students in Monongalia County, WV. The top ranked public high schools in Monongalia County, WV are Morgantown High School, University High School and Clay-battelle High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monongalia County, WV public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the West Virginia public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Monongalia County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of West Virginia public high schools.
Monongalia County, WV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the West Virginia average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is University High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in West Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the West Virginia public high school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Monongalia County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Morgantown High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
109 Wilson Ave
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 291-9260
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 291-9260
Gr: 9-12 | 1,824 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
University High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
131 Bakers Ridge Rd
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 291-9270
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 291-9270
Gr: 9-12 | 1,374 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Clay-battelle High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6226 Mason-dixon Highway
Blacksville, WV 26521
(304) 432-8208
Blacksville, WV 26521
(304) 432-8208
Gr: 6-12 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: n/an/a
Monongalia Technical Education Center
Vocational School
1000 Mississippi St
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 291-9240
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 291-9240
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
West Virginia Academy
Charter School
763 Chestnut Ridge Road
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 449-4375
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 449-4375
Gr: PK-12 | 282 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Monongalia County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4120 Fairmont Road
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 278-5584
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 278-5584
Gr: K-5 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
P.o. Box 404
Osage, WV 26543
(304) 291-9318
Osage, WV 26543
(304) 291-9318
Gr: K-5 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
2901 Point Marion Rd
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-9228
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-9228
Gr: PK-5
403 Schley Street
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 291-9320
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 291-9320
Gr: PK-5 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
1702 River Road
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 983-2345
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 983-2345
Gr: PK-5 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
200 West Park Avenue
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-9288
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-9288
Gr: K-5 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Monongalia County, WV?
The top ranked public high schools in Monongalia County, WV include Morgantown High School, University High School and Clay-battelle High School. Monongalia County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in West Virginia.
How many public high schools are located in Monongalia County?
5 public high schools are located in Monongalia County.
What is the racial composition of students in Monongalia County?
Monongalia County public high schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the West Virginia public high schools average of 12% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Monongalia County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Monongalia County include: University High School vs. Morgantown High School, Morgantown High School vs. University High School, Clay-battelle High School vs. University High School
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