For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 2,498 students in Mercer County, WV.
The top-ranked public high schools in Mercer County, WV are Princeton Senior High School, Pikeview High School and Bluefield High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mercer County, WV public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the West Virginia public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Mercer County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of West Virginia public high schools.
Mercer County, WV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the West Virginia average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pikeview 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 17% 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 Mercer County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Princeton Senior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1321 Stafford Dr
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 425-8101
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 425-8101
Gr: 9-12 | 925 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Pikeview High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3566 Eads Mill Rd
Princeton, WV 24739
(304) 384-7586
Princeton, WV 24739
(304) 384-7586
Gr: 9-12 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Bluefield High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
535 W Cumberland Rd
Bluefield, WV 24701
(304) 325-9116
Bluefield, WV 24701
(304) 325-9116
Gr: 9-12 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
Montcalm High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5366 Simmons River Rd
Rock, WV 24747
(304) 589-3719
Rock, WV 24747
(304) 589-3719
Gr: 7-12 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
Compass Virtual Academy
Alternative School
1403 Honaker Ave.
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 487-1551
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 487-1551
Gr: K-12 | 42 students Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
Mercer County Technical Education Center
Vocational School
1397 Stafford Dr
Princeton, WV 24739
(304) 425-9551
Princeton, WV 24739
(304) 425-9551
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Mercer County, WV?
The top-ranked public high schools in Mercer County, WV include Princeton Senior High School, Pikeview High School and Bluefield High School.
How many public high schools are located in Mercer County?
5 public high schools are located in Mercer County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mercer County?
Mercer County public high schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public high schools average of 12% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Mercer County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Mercer County include: Montcalm High School vs. Pikeview High School, Bluefield High School vs. Pikeview High School, Montcalm High School vs. Bluefield High School
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