For the 2025 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 12% (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 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public high schools.
Sophia, WV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the West Virginia average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Independence High School, with 85-89% 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Independence High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
850 Independence Rd
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-3228
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-3228
Grades: 9-12
| 592 students
Sophia, West Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Sophia Alternative Education Learning Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
Po Box 338
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-4392
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-4392
Grades: 7-12
| 102 students
200 Mills Avenue
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-4541
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-4541
Grades: PK-5
| 329 students
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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