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Best Monroe County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 477 students in Monroe County, WV.

The top-ranked public high school in Monroe County, WV is James Monroe High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Monroe County, WV public high schools have an score of 22% (versus the West Virginia public high school average of 21%), and score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Monroe County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public high schools.

Monroe County, WV public high school have a of 95%, which is more than the West Virginia average of 92%.

The school with highest graduation rate is James Monroe High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in West Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the West Virginia public high school average of 12% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Monroe County (2026)

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(Math and Reading Proficiency)

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Rank: #11.

James Monroe High School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
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Bottom 50%

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142 James Monroe Dr
Lindside, WV 24951
(304) 753-5183

Gr: 9-12 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Rank: n/an/a

Monroe County Vocational Center

Vocational School

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74 James Monroe Dr
Lindside, WV 24951
(304) 753-9971

Gr: 9-12

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Monroe County Public Schools (Closed)

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Location

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Peterstown Middle School (Closed 2025)

5414 Ballard Red Sulphur Pkwy
Peterstown, WV 24963
(304) 753-4322

Gr: 5-8 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Monroe County, WV?

The top-ranked public high schools in Monroe County, WV include James Monroe High School.

How many public high schools are located in Monroe County?

2 public high schools are located in Monroe County.

What is the racial composition of students in Monroe County?

Monroe County public high schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the West Virginia public high schools average of 12% (majority Black).

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