For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 589 students in Barbour County, WV.
The top ranked public high school in Barbour County, WV is Philip Barbour High School Complex. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barbour County, WV public high school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the West Virginia public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Barbour County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of West Virginia public high schools.
Barbour County, WV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the West Virginia average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Philip Barbour High School Complex, 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 American Indian and Black), which is less than the West Virginia public high school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Barbour County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Philip Barbour High School Complex
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
99 Horseshoe Dr
Philippi, WV 26416
(304) 457-1360
Philippi, WV 26416
(304) 457-1360
Grades: 9-12
| 589 students
Barbour County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Rr 1 Box 12-s
Volga, WV 26238
(304) 457-3239
Volga, WV 26238
(304) 457-3239
Grades: K-4
| 36 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Barbour County, WV?
The top ranked public high schools in Barbour County, WV include Philip Barbour High School Complex.
How many public high schools are located in Barbour County?
1 public high schools are located in Barbour County.
What is the racial composition of students in Barbour County?
Barbour County public high schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is less than the West Virginia public high schools average of 12% (majority Black).
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