For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 446 students in Gilmer County, WV.
The top-ranked public high school in Gilmer County, WV is Gilmer County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gilmer County, WV public high school have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the West Virginia public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Gilmer County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public high schools.
Gilmer 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 Gilmer 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 Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public high school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Gilmer County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gilmer County High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 Pine St
Glenville, WV 26351
(304) 462-7960
Glenville, WV 26351
(304) 462-7960
Gr: 6-12 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Gilmer County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
454 Vanhorn Drive
Glenville, WV 26351
(304) 462-7338
Glenville, WV 26351
(304) 462-7338
Gr: PK-6 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
10223 Us Highway 33 West
Normantown, WV 25267
(304) 462-8035
Normantown, WV 25267
(304) 462-8035
Gr: PK-6 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
65 School House Hill
Sand Fork, WV 26430
(304) 462-7605
Sand Fork, WV 26430
(304) 462-7605
Gr: PK-6 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
3093 Wv Highway 47w
Troy, WV 26443
(304) 462-8655
Troy, WV 26443
(304) 462-8655
Gr: PK-6 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Gilmer County, WV?
The top-ranked public high schools in Gilmer County, WV include Gilmer County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Gilmer County?
1 public high schools are located in Gilmer County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gilmer County?
Gilmer County public high schools minority enrollment is 3% 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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