For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 477 students in Monroe County, WV.
The top-ranked public high school in Monroe County, WV is James Monroe High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monroe County, WV public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the West Virginia public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Monroe County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public high schools.
Monroe 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 James Monroe High School, with ≥95% 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 and Black), which is less than the West Virginia public high school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Monroe County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
James Monroe High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
142 James Monroe Dr
Lindside, WV 24951
(304) 753-5183
Lindside, WV 24951
(304) 753-5183
Gr: 9-12 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
Monroe County Vocational Center
Vocational School
74 James Monroe Dr
Lindside, WV 24951
(304) 753-9971
Lindside, WV 24951
(304) 753-9971
Gr: 9-12
Monroe County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5414 Ballard Red Sulphur Pkwy
Peterstown, WV 24963
(304) 753-4322
Peterstown, WV 24963
(304) 753-4322
Gr: 5-8 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Monroe County, WV?
The top-ranked public high schools in Monroe County, WV include James Monroe High School.
How many public high schools are located in Monroe County?
2 public high schools are located in Monroe County.
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe County?
Monroe County public high schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the West Virginia public high schools average of 12% (majority Black).
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