For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,914 students in Fayette County, WV.
The top ranked public high schools in Fayette County, WV are Midland Trail High School, Oak Hill High School and Meadow Bridge High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fayette County, WV public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the West Virginia public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Fayette County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public high schools.
Fayette County, WV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the West Virginia average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Midland Trail 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 6% 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 Fayette County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Midland Trail High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
26719 Midland Trail
Hico, WV 25854
(304) 658-5184
Hico, WV 25854
(304) 658-5184
Grades: 6-12
| 631 students
Rank: #22.
Oak Hill High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
350 W Oyler Ave
Oak Hill, WV 25901
(304) 469-3551
Oak Hill, WV 25901
(304) 469-3551
Grades: 9-12
| 1,089 students
Rank: #33.
Meadow Bridge High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
870 Main St
Meadow Bridge, WV 25976
(304) 484-7917
Meadow Bridge, WV 25976
(304) 484-7917
Grades: 7-12
| 194 students
Rank: n/an/a
Fayette Institute Of Technology
Vocational School
300 W Oyler Ave
Oak Hill, WV 25901
(304) 469-2911
Oak Hill, WV 25901
(304) 469-2911
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Fayette County 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
262 Oyler Avenue
Oak Hill, WV 25901
(304) 465-3806
Oak Hill, WV 25901
(304) 465-3806
Grades: PK-4
| n/a students
118 Church Street
Ansted, WV 25812
(304) 658-5170
Ansted, WV 25812
(304) 658-5170
Grades: 5-8
| 244 students
Rt. 41
Danese, WV 25831
(304) 438-6827
Danese, WV 25831
(304) 438-6827
Grades: PK-5
| 114 students
200 Wiseman Avenue
Fayetteville, WV 25840
(304) 574-1011
Fayetteville, WV 25840
(304) 574-1011
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
515 West Maple Avenue
Fayetteville, WV 25840
(304) 574-0560
Fayetteville, WV 25840
(304) 574-0560
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
135 High St
Fayetteville, WV 25840
(304) 574-2449
Fayetteville, WV 25840
(304) 574-2449
Grades: 5-8
| 250 students
5094 Gatewood Road
Fayetteville, WV 25840
(304) 574-2025
Fayetteville, WV 25840
(304) 574-2025
Grades: PK-4
| n/a students
1 Walnut And Jackson Street
Gauley Bridge, WV 25085
(304) 632-2661
Gauley Bridge, WV 25085
(304) 632-2661
Grades: K-5
| 48 students
Po Box 579
Gauley Bridge, WV 25085
(304) 632-2511
Gauley Bridge, WV 25085
(304) 632-2511
Grades: 6-12
| 224 students
Gene Spadaro Regional Juvenile Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
106 Martin Drive
Mount Hope, WV 25880
(304) 877-6904
Mount Hope, WV 25880
(304) 877-6904
Grades: 9-12
| 12 students
514 5th Ave
Montgomery, WV 25136
(304) 442-4132
Montgomery, WV 25136
(304) 442-4132
Grades: 5-8
| 248 students
408 Lincoln Street
Mount Hope, WV 25880
(304) 877-2891
Mount Hope, WV 25880
(304) 877-2891
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
110 High School Dr
Mount Hope, WV 25880
(304) 877-2121
Mount Hope, WV 25880
(304) 877-2121
Grades: 5-12
| 302 students
510 Main St
Mount Hope, WV 25880
(304) 877-6641
Mount Hope, WV 25880
(304) 877-6641
Grades: 5-8
| 194 students
1 Mountainside Way, Box 9
Mount Olive, WV 25185
(304) 442-7213
Mount Olive, WV 25185
(304) 442-7213
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
103 Ingram Street
Oak Hill, WV 25901
(304) 469-3591
Oak Hill, WV 25901
(304) 469-3591
Grades: K-4
| 125 students
140 School Street
Oak Hill, WV 25901
(304) 469-4541
Oak Hill, WV 25901
(304) 469-4541
Grades: K-4
| 421 students
3950 Summerlee Rd
Oak Hill, WV 25901
(304) 469-6661
Oak Hill, WV 25901
(304) 469-6661
Grades: PK-4
| n/a students
Rr 1 Box 420
Scarbro, WV 25917
(304) 469-4511
Scarbro, WV 25917
(304) 469-4511
Grades: PK-4
| 108 students
Greyhound Lane
Smithers, WV 25186
(304) 442-2321
Smithers, WV 25186
(304) 442-2321
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
1 Greyhound Lane
Smithers, WV 25186
(304) 442-8284
Smithers, WV 25186
(304) 442-8284
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Fayette County, WV?
The top ranked public high schools in Fayette County, WV include Midland Trail High School, Oak Hill High School and Meadow Bridge High School.
How many public high schools are located in Fayette County?
4 public high schools are located in Fayette County.
What is the racial composition of students in Fayette County?
Fayette County public high schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public high schools average of 12% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Fayette County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Fayette County include: Meadow Bridge High School vs. Midland Trail High School, Midland Trail High School vs. Meadow Bridge High School, Oak Hill High School vs. Midland Trail High School
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