For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 666 students in Taylor County, WV.
The top ranked public high school in Taylor County, WV is Grafton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Taylor County, 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 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Taylor County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of West Virginia public high schools.
Taylor County, WV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the West Virginia average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Grafton 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 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public high school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Taylor County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grafton High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Yates Ave
Grafton, WV 26354
(304) 265-3046
Grafton, WV 26354
(304) 265-3046
Grades: 9-12
| 666 students
Taylor County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
27 Stillhouse Road
Flemington, WV 26347
(304) 739-4696
Flemington, WV 26347
(304) 739-4696
Grades: K-5
| 49 students
Box 159
Grafton, WV 26354
(304) 265-6114
Grafton, WV 26354
(304) 265-6114
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rr 2 Box 157
Grafton, WV 26354
(304) 265-1893
Grafton, WV 26354
(304) 265-1893
Grades: PK-4
| 94 students
Taylor County Vocational Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
115 Sam Bord Dr
Grafton, WV 26354
(304) 265-1050
Grafton, WV 26354
(304) 265-1050
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Taylor County, WV?
The top ranked public high schools in Taylor County, WV include Grafton High School.
How many public high schools are located in Taylor County?
1 public high schools are located in Taylor County.
What is the racial composition of students in Taylor County?
Taylor County public high schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public high schools average of 12% (majority Black).
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