For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,404 students in Marshall County, WV.
The top ranked public high schools in Marshall County, WV are Gateway Achievement Center, John Marshall High School and Cameron High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marshall County, WV 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 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Marshall County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of West Virginia public high schools.
Marshall County, WV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the West Virginia average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is John Marshall High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in West Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public high school average of 11% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Marshall County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
Cameron High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2012 Blue And Gold Rd
Cameron, WV 26033
(304) 686-3336
Cameron, WV 26033
(304) 686-3336
Grades: 6-12
| 312 students
Marshall County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
John Marshall Adult Prep (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
John Marshall High School, 130
Glen Dale, WV 26038
(304) 843-4444
Glen Dale, WV 26038
(304) 843-4444
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rr 1 Box 245
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4429
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4429
Grades: K-6
| 148 students
Rd#2 Box 1
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4105
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4105
Grades: 3-5
| n/a students
1600 Third Street
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4435
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4435
Grades: K-6
| 253 students
1690 Marshall St S
Benwood, WV 26031
(304) 232-7190
Benwood, WV 26031
(304) 232-7190
Grades: 7-9
| 56 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Marshall County, WV?
The top ranked public high schools in Marshall County, WV include Gateway Achievement Center, John Marshall High School and Cameron High School.
How many public high schools are located in Marshall County?
3 public high schools are located in Marshall County.
What is the racial composition of students in Marshall County?
Marshall County public high schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public high schools average of 11% (majority Black).
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