For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 322 students in 26205, WV.
The top ranked public high school in 26205, WV is Richwood High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 26205 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the West Virginia public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 26205, WV have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 26205 have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the West Virginia average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Richwood 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 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public high school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best 26205, WV Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Richwood High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
16414 Webster Rd
Craigsville, WV 26205
(304) 846-2684
Craigsville, WV 26205
(304) 846-2684
Grades: 9-12
| 322 students
Rank: n/an/a
Nicholas County Career/technical Center
Vocational School
215 Milam Addition Rd
Craigsville, WV 26205
(304) 742-3024
Craigsville, WV 26205
(304) 742-3024
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
26205, West Virginia 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
16414 Webster Rd
Craigsville, WV 26205
(304) 742-5611
Craigsville, WV 26205
(304) 742-5611
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
100 School Street
Craigsville, WV 26205
(304) 742-5271
Craigsville, WV 26205
(304) 742-5271
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 26205, WV?
The top ranked public high schools in 26205, WV include Richwood High School.
How many public high schools are located in 26205?
2 public high schools are located in 26205.
What is the racial composition of students in 26205?
26205 public high schools minority enrollment is 2% 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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