For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 6,119 students in Berkeley County, WV.
The top ranked public high schools in Berkeley County, WV are Musselman High School, Hedgesville High School and Spring Mills High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Berkeley County, WV public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the West Virginia public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Berkeley County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of West Virginia public high schools.
Berkeley County, WV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 97%, which is more than the West Virginia average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Musselman High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in West Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the West Virginia public high school average of 11% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Berkeley County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Musselman High School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
126 Excellence Way
Inwood, WV 25428
(304) 229-1950
Inwood, WV 25428
(304) 229-1950
Grades: 9-12
| 1,754 students
Rank: #22.
Hedgesville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
109 Ridge Road North
Hedgesville, WV 25427
(304) 754-3354
Hedgesville, WV 25427
(304) 754-3354
Grades: 9-12
| 1,392 students
Rank: #33.
Spring Mills High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
499 Campus Drive
Martinsburg, WV 25404
(304) 274-5141
Martinsburg, WV 25404
(304) 274-5141
Grades: 9-12
| 1,480 students
Rank: #44.
Martinsburg High School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
701 South Queen Street
Martinsburg, WV 25401
(304) 267-3530
Martinsburg, WV 25401
(304) 267-3530
Grades: 9-12
| 1,471 students
Rank: #55.
Board Of Child Care
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
715 Brown Road
Martinsburg, WV 25404
(304) 274-3688
Martinsburg, WV 25404
(304) 274-3688
Grades: 7-12
| 22 students
Berkeley County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Eastern Panhandle Training Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Rr 6 Box 271
Martinsburg, WV 25401
(304) 754-7921
Martinsburg, WV 25401
(304) 754-7921
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
38 Grapevine Road
Martinsburg, WV 25405
(304) 267-0156
Martinsburg, WV 25405
(304) 267-0156
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3635 Winchester Ave
Martinsburg, WV 25405
(304) 267-3555
Martinsburg, WV 25405
(304) 267-3555
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Ramer Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
515 W Martin St
Martinsburg, WV 25401
(304) 267-3585
Martinsburg, WV 25401
(304) 267-3585
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Vicki Douglas Juvenile Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
900 Emmett Rousch Drive
Martinsburg, WV 25401
(304) 420-4862
Martinsburg, WV 25401
(304) 420-4862
Grades: 8-12
| 9 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Berkeley County, WV?
The top ranked public high schools in Berkeley County, WV include Musselman High School, Hedgesville High School and Spring Mills High School.
How many public high schools are located in Berkeley County?
5 public high schools are located in Berkeley County.
What is the racial composition of students in Berkeley County?
Berkeley County public high schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the West Virginia public high schools average of 11% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Berkeley County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Berkeley County include: Musselman High School vs. Martinsburg High School, Hedgesville High School vs. Martinsburg High School, Spring Mills High School vs. Martinsburg High School
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