For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,828 students in Putnam County, WV. The top-ranked public high schools in Putnam County, WV are Winfield High School, Hurricane High School and Poca High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Putnam County, WV public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the West Virginia public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Putnam County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of West Virginia public high schools.
Putnam County, WV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the West Virginia average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hurricane High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in West Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the West Virginia public high school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Putnam County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Winfield High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11268 Winfield Rd
Winfield, WV 25213
(304) 586-3279
Winfield, WV 25213
(304) 586-3279
Gr: 9-12 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Hurricane High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3350 Teays Valley Rd
Hurricane, WV 25526
(304) 562-1729
Hurricane, WV 25526
(304) 562-1729
Gr: 9-12 | 1,141 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Poca High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Dot Way
Poca, WV 25159
(304) 755-3951
Poca, WV 25159
(304) 755-3951
Gr: 9-12 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #44.
Buffalo High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
19005 Charleston Road
Buffalo, WV 25033
(304) 937-2661
Buffalo, WV 25033
(304) 937-2661
Gr: 9-12 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
Putnam Career & Technical Center
Vocational School
300 Roosevelt Blvd.
Eleanor, WV 25070
(304) 586-3494
Eleanor, WV 25070
(304) 586-3494
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Putnam County, WV?
The top-ranked public high schools in Putnam County, WV include Winfield High School, Hurricane High School and Poca High School. Putnam County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in West Virginia.
How many public high schools are located in Putnam County?
5 public high schools are located in Putnam County.
What is the racial composition of students in Putnam County?
Putnam County public high schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the West Virginia public high schools average of 12% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Putnam County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Putnam County include: Hurricane High School vs. Winfield High School, Winfield High School vs. Hurricane High School, Buffalo High School vs. Winfield High School
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