For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 592 students in Sophia, WV.
The top-ranked public high school in Sophia, WV is Independence High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sophia, WV public high school have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the West Virginia public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Sophia have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public high schools.
Sophia, 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 Independence 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 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public high school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Sophia, WV (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Independence High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
850 Independence Rd
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-3228
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-3228
Gr: 9-12 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Sophia, West Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Sophia Alternative Education Learning Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
Po Box 338
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-4392
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-4392
Gr: 7-12 | 102 students Minority enrollment: 38%
200 Mills Avenue
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-4541
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-4541
Gr: PK-5 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Sophia, WV?
The top-ranked public high schools in Sophia, WV include Independence High School.
How many public high schools are located in Sophia?
1 public high schools are located in Sophia.
What is the racial composition of students in Sophia?
Sophia public high schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public high schools average of 12% (majority Black).
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