For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,828 students in Putnam County, WV. The top ranked public high schools in Putnam County, WV are Winfield High School, Hurricane High School and Buffalo High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Putnam 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 61% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Putnam County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of West Virginia public high schools.
Putnam County, WV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the West Virginia average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hurricane High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in West Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the West Virginia public high school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Putnam County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Winfield High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11268 Winfield Rd
Winfield, WV 25213
(304) 586-3279
Winfield, WV 25213
(304) 586-3279
Grades: 9-12
| 792 students
Rank: #22.
Hurricane High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3350 Teays Valley Rd
Hurricane, WV 25526
(304) 562-1729
Hurricane, WV 25526
(304) 562-1729
Grades: 9-12
| 1,228 students
Rank: #33.
Buffalo High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
19005 Charleston Road
Buffalo, WV 25033
(304) 937-2661
Buffalo, WV 25033
(304) 937-2661
Grades: 9-12
| 376 students
Rank: #44.
Poca High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Dot Way
Poca, WV 25159
(304) 755-3951
Poca, WV 25159
(304) 755-3951
Grades: 9-12
| 432 students
Rank: n/an/a
Putnam Career & Technical Center
Vocational School
300 Roosevelt Blvd.
Eleanor, WV 25070
(304) 586-3494
Eleanor, WV 25070
(304) 586-3494
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Putnam County, WV?
The top ranked public high schools in Putnam County, WV include Winfield High School, Hurricane High School and Buffalo High School. Putnam County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in West Virginia.
How many public high schools are located in Putnam County?
5 public high schools are located in Putnam County.
What is the racial composition of students in Putnam County?
Putnam County public high schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the West Virginia public high schools average of 12% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Putnam County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Putnam County include: Hurricane High School vs. Winfield High School, Winfield High School vs. Hurricane High School, Buffalo High School vs. Winfield High School
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