For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,740 students in Mason County, WV.
The top ranked public high schools in Mason County, WV are Mason County School For Success, Wahama Junior/senior High School and Point Pleasant Junior/senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mason County, WV public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the West Virginia public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Mason County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public high schools.
Mason County, 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 Point Pleasant Junior/senior 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 and Black), which is less than the West Virginia public high school average of 11% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Mason County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Wahama Junior/senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
#1 White Falcon Drive, P.o. Bo
Mason, WV 25260
(304) 773-5539
Mason, WV 25260
(304) 773-5539
Grades: 7-12
| 387 students
Rank: #33.
Point Pleasant Junior/senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
280 Scenic Road
Point Pleasant, WV 25550
(304) 675-1350
Point Pleasant, WV 25550
(304) 675-1350
Grades: 7-12
| 1,107 students
Rank: #44.
Hannan Junior/senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
#1 Wildcat Way
Ashton, WV 25503
(304) 743-3212
Ashton, WV 25503
(304) 743-3212
Grades: 7-12
| 235 students
Mason County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1200 Main St
Point Pleasant, WV 25550
(304) 675-3670
Point Pleasant, WV 25550
(304) 675-3670
Grades: PK-6
| 118 students
11264 Ohio River Road
West Columbia, WV 25287
(304) 674-2440
West Columbia, WV 25287
(304) 674-2440
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Po Box 378
Mason, WV 25260
(304) 773-5542
Mason, WV 25260
(304) 773-5542
Grades: 1-6
| 182 students
2200 Lincoln Ave
Point Pleasant, WV 25550
(304) 675-1420
Point Pleasant, WV 25550
(304) 675-1420
Grades: PK-6
| 299 students
500 28th St
Point Pleasant, WV 25550
(304) 675-1430
Point Pleasant, WV 25550
(304) 675-1430
Grades: PK-6
| 319 students
1 Walden Way
Point Pleasant, WV 25550
(304) 675-2110
Point Pleasant, WV 25550
(304) 675-2110
Grades: 3-6
| 373 students
2312 Jackson Avenue
Point Pleasant, WV 25550
(304) 675-3820
Point Pleasant, WV 25550
(304) 675-3820
Grades: 7-8
| 416 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Mason County, WV?
The top ranked public high schools in Mason County, WV include Mason County School For Success, Wahama Junior/senior High School and Point Pleasant Junior/senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Mason County?
4 public high schools are located in Mason County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mason County?
Mason County public high schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the West Virginia public high schools average of 11% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Mason County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Mason County include: Wahama Junior/senior High School vs. Point Pleasant Junior/senior High School, Hannan Junior/senior High School vs. Point Pleasant Junior/senior High School, Point Pleasant Junior/senior High School vs. Wahama Junior/senior High School
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