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Best Wetzel County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,024 students in Wetzel County, WV.
The top-ranked public schools in Wetzel County, WV are Short Line School, Magnolia High School and New Martinsville School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wetzel County, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Wetzel County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public school average of 12% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Wetzel County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Short Line School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9817 Shortline Hwy
Reader, WV 26167
(304) 386-4115
Gr: PK-8 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Magnolia High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
601 Maple Ave
New Martinsville, WV 26155
(304) 455-1990
Gr: 9-12 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
New Martinsville School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
20 E Benjamin Dr
New Martinsville, WV 26155
(304) 455-2291
Gr: PK-8 | 812 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Valley High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
44 Lumberjack Ln
Pine Grove, WV 26419
(304) 889-3151
Gr: 9-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #55.
Paden City High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
201 N 4th Ave
Paden City, WV 26159
(304) 337-2266
Gr: 7-12 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #66.
Hundred High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3490 Hornet Highway
Hundred, WV 26575
(304) 775-5221
Gr: 9-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #77.
Paden City Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
510 N 2nd Ave
Paden City, WV 26159
(304) 337-2221
Gr: PK-6 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
Wetzel County Technical Education Center
Vocational School
2213 Mountaineer Hwy
New Martinsville, WV 26155
(304) 455-2441
Gr: 8-12
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Wetzel County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Wetzel Co. Ctr. For Children & Families (Closed 2023)
Rr2 Box 107
New Martinsville, WV 26155
(304) 455-4092
Gr: PK | 16 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Wetzel County, WV?
The top-ranked public schools in Wetzel County, WV include Short Line School, Magnolia High School and New Martinsville School.
How many public schools are located in Wetzel County?
8 public schools are located in Wetzel County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wetzel County?
Wetzel County public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public schools average of 12% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Wetzel County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Wetzel County include: Paden City High School vs. Magnolia High School, Magnolia High School vs. Paden City High School

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