For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 950 students in Mcdowell County, WV.
The top-ranked public high schools in Mcdowell County, WV are River View High School and Mount View High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mcdowell County, WV public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the West Virginia public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Mcdowell County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public high schools.
Mcdowell County, WV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the West Virginia average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is River View 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 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public high school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Mcdowell County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
River View High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
512 Mountaineer Highway
Bradshaw, WV 24817
(304) 967-7480
Bradshaw, WV 24817
(304) 967-7480
Gr: 9-12 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Mount View High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
950 Mount View Rd
Welch, WV 24801
(304) 436-2939
Welch, WV 24801
(304) 436-2939
Gr: 6-12 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
Mcdowell Career & Technology Center
Vocational School
1 Stadium Drive
Welch, WV 24801
(304) 436-3488
Welch, WV 24801
(304) 436-3488
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Mcdowell County, WV?
The top-ranked public high schools in Mcdowell County, WV include River View High School and Mount View High School.
How many public high schools are located in Mcdowell County?
3 public high schools are located in Mcdowell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mcdowell County?
Mcdowell County public high schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public high schools average of 12% (majority Black).
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