For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 381 students in Franklin, WV.
The top ranked public high school in Franklin, WV is Pendleton County Middle/high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin, WV public high school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the West Virginia public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Franklin have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public high schools.
Franklin, WV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is less than the West Virginia average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pendleton County Middle/high School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in West Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public high school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Franklin, WV (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pendleton County Middle/high School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
409 Maple Ave
Franklin, WV 26807
(304) 358-2573
Franklin, WV 26807
(304) 358-2573
Grades: 7-12
| 381 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Franklin, WV?
The top ranked public high schools in Franklin, WV include Pendleton County Middle/high School.
How many public high schools are located in Franklin?
1 public high schools are located in Franklin.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin?
Franklin public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public high schools average of 12% (majority Black).
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