For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 782 students in Grant County, WV.
The top-ranked public high schools in Grant County, WV are Petersburg High School and Union Educational Complex. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grant County, WV public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the West Virginia public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Grant County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public high schools.
Grant County, WV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the West Virginia average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Petersburg 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 4% 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 Grant County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Petersburg High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
207 Viking Drive
Petersburg, WV 26847
(304) 257-1444
Petersburg, WV 26847
(304) 257-1444
Gr: 7-12 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Union Educational Complex
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
52 Tiger Drive
Mount Storm, WV 26739
(304) 693-7612
Mount Storm, WV 26739
(304) 693-7612
Gr: PK-12 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
South Branch Vocational School
Vocational School
401 Pierpont St
Petersburg, WV 26847
(304) 257-1331
Petersburg, WV 26847
(304) 257-1331
Gr: 7-12
Grant County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Grant County, WV?
The top-ranked public high schools in Grant County, WV include Petersburg High School and Union Educational Complex.
How many public high schools are located in Grant County?
3 public high schools are located in Grant County.
What is the racial composition of students in Grant County?
Grant County public high schools minority enrollment is 4% 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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