For the 2024-25 school year, there are 129 magnet public high schools serving 81,498 students in West Virginia.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public high schools in West Virginia are George Washington High School, Winfield High School and Bridgeport High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Virginia magnet public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the West Virginia public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average).
West Virginia magnet public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is equal to the West Virginia average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bridgeport 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 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the West Virginia public high school average of 11% (majority Black).
Best Magnet Public High Schools in West Virginia (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
George Washington High School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1522 Tennis Club Rd
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-7729
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-7729
Grades: 9-12
| 1,195 students
Rank: #22.
Winfield High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11268 Winfield Road
Winfield, WV 25213
(304) 586-3279
Winfield, WV 25213
(304) 586-3279
Grades: 9-12
| 793 students
Rank: #33.
Bridgeport High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
515 Johnson Ave
Bridgeport, WV 26330
(304) 326-7137
Bridgeport, WV 26330
(304) 326-7137
Grades: 9-12
| 808 students
Rank: #44.
University High School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
131 Baker's Ridge Road
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 291-9270
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 291-9270
Grades: 9-12
| 1,362 students
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Gateway Achievement Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
37 Oak Ave
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4526
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4526
Grades: PK-12
| 46 students
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Mason County School For Success
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
758 Scenic Drive
Point Pleasant, WV 25550
(304) 675-6432
Point Pleasant, WV 25550
(304) 675-6432
Grades: PK-12
| 11 students
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Randolph County Alternative Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1425 South Davis Avenue
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9156
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9156
Grades: PK-12
| 9 students
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
United High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1349 Shinnston Pk
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7560
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7560
Grades: PK-12
| 119 students
Rank: #99.
Hurricane High School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3350 Teays Valley Road
Hurricane, WV 25526
(304) 562-3991
Hurricane, WV 25526
(304) 562-3991
Grades: 9-12
| 1,256 students
Rank: #1010.
Tyler Consolidated High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1993 Silver Knight Drive
Sistersville, WV 26175
(304) 758-9000
Sistersville, WV 26175
(304) 758-9000
Grades: 9-12
| 378 students
Rank: #1111.
Morgantown High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
109 Wilson Avenue
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 291-9260
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 291-9260
Grades: 9-12
| 1,859 students
Rank: #1212.
Williamstown High School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
219 W 5th St
Williamstown, WV 26187
(304) 375-6151
Williamstown, WV 26187
(304) 375-6151
Grades: 6-12
| 671 students
Rank: #1313.
Saint Albans High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2100 Kanawha Terrace
Saint Albans, WV 25177
(304) 722-0212
Saint Albans, WV 25177
(304) 722-0212
Grades: 9-12
| 993 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Herbert Hoover High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5096 Elk River Road North
Elkview, WV 25071
(304) 965-3394
Elkview, WV 25071
(304) 965-3394
Grades: 9-12
| 789 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Nitro High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1300 Park Avenue
Nitro, WV 25143
(304) 755-4321
Nitro, WV 25143
(304) 755-4321
Grades: 9-12
| 827 students
Rank: #1616.
Evolution High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1349 Shinnston Pk
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7560
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7560
Grades: PK-12
| 27 students
Rank: #1717.
Jefferson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4141 Flowing Springs Road
Shenandoah Junction, WV 25442
(304) 725-8491
Shenandoah Junction, WV 25442
(304) 725-8491
Grades: 9-12
| 1,444 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Doddridge County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
79 Bulldog Drive
West Union, WV 26456
(304) 873-2521
West Union, WV 26456
(304) 873-2521
Grades: 9-12
| 327 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Fairmont Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Loop Park Drive
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2150
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2150
Grades: 9-12
| 821 students
Rank: #2020.
Parkersburg High School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2101 Dudley Ave
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9595
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9595
Grades: 9-12
| 1,651 students
Rank: #21 - 2621. - 26.
Frankfort High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
393 Falcon Way
Ridgeley, WV 26753
(304) 726-4767
Ridgeley, WV 26753
(304) 726-4767
Grades: 9-12
| 488 students
Rank: #21 - 2621. - 26.
Greenbrier East High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
273 Spartan Lane
Lewisburg, WV 24901
(304) 647-6464
Lewisburg, WV 24901
(304) 647-6464
Grades: 9-12
| 1,014 students
Rank: #21 - 2621. - 26.
Princeton Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1321 Stafford Drive
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 425-8101
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 425-8101
Grades: 9-12
| 983 students
Rank: #21 - 2621. - 26.
Ripley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2 School Street
Ripley, WV 25271
(304) 372-7355
Ripley, WV 25271
(304) 372-7355
Grades: 9-12
| 812 students
Rank: #21 - 2621. - 26.
Ritchie County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 Ritchie Co School Rd Ste 1
Ellenboro, WV 26346
(304) 869-3526
Ellenboro, WV 26346
(304) 869-3526
Grades: 9-12
| 387 students
Rank: #21 - 2621. - 26.
Sissonville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6100 Sissonville Dr.
Charleston, WV 25312
(304) 348-1954
Charleston, WV 25312
(304) 348-1954
Grades: 9-12
| 563 students
Rank: #2727.
Wheeling Park High School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1976 Park View Rd
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0400
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,490 students
Rank: #2828.
Washington High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Washington Patriots Drive
Charles Town, WV 25414
(304) 885-5110
Charles Town, WV 25414
(304) 885-5110
Grades: 9-12
| 1,328 students
Rank: #29 - 3229. - 32.
Berkeley Springs High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
149 Concord Avenue
Berkeley Springs, WV 25411
(304) 258-2871
Berkeley Springs, WV 25411
(304) 258-2871
Grades: 9-12
| 621 students
Rank: #29 - 3229. - 32.
John Marshall High School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1300 Wheeling Ave
Glen Dale, WV 26038
(304) 843-4444
Glen Dale, WV 26038
(304) 843-4444
Grades: 9-12
| 1,046 students
Rank: #29 - 3229. - 32.
Robert C Byrd High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Eagle Way
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7200
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7200
Grades: 9-12
| 765 students
Rank: #29 - 3229. - 32.
South Charleston High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Eagle Way
South Charleston, WV 25309
(304) 766-0352
South Charleston, WV 25309
(304) 766-0352
Grades: 9-12
| 952 students
Rank: #3333.
Pocahontas County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
271 Warrior Way
Dunmore, WV 24934
(304) 799-6565
Dunmore, WV 24934
(304) 799-6565
Grades: 9-12
| 278 students
Rank: #3434.
Cabell Midland High School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2300 Us Route 60 East
Ona, WV 25545
(304) 743-7400
Ona, WV 25545
(304) 743-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,757 students
Rank: #3535.
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked magnet public high schools in West Virginia?
The top ranked magnet public high schools in West Virginia include George Washington High School, Winfield High School and Bridgeport High School.
How many magnet public high schools are located in West Virginia?
129 magnet public high schools are located in West Virginia.
What is the racial composition of students in West Virginia?
West Virginia magnet public high schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the West Virginia public high schools average of 11% (majority Black).
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