Best Mingo County Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 953 students in Mingo County, WV.
The top ranked public high schools in Mingo County, WV are Tug Valley High School and Mingo Central Comprehensive High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mingo County, WV public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the West Virginia public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Mingo County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public high schools.
Mingo County, WV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the West Virginia average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mingo Central Comprehensive High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in West Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 5% 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 Mingo County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tug Valley High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
50 Panther Blvd
Williamson, WV 25661
(304) 235-2266
Grades: 9-12
| 335 students
Rank: #22.
Mingo Central Comprehensive High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4000 King Coal Highway
Delbarton, WV 25670
(304) 426-6603
Grades: 9-12
| 618 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Mingo County, WV

Mingo County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Rt. 3 Box 4b
Delbarton, WV 25670
(304) 475-2141
Grades: PK-4
| 308 students
Rt. 2 Box 521a
Delbarton, WV 25670
(304) 475-2700
Grades: 7-12
| 351 students
Hc88 Box 142-a
Baisden, WV 25608
(304) 664-3849
Grades: K-4
| 145 students
21 Middle School Dr
Gilbert, WV 25621
(304) 664-5042
Grades: PK-4
| 339 students
1 Lion Country Way
Gilbert, WV 25621
(304) 664-8197
Grades: 7-12
| 365 students
100 Chambers Street
Matewan, WV 25678
(304) 426-4719
Grades: PK-4
| n/a students
100 Tiger Ln
Matewan, WV 25678
(304) 426-6555
Grades: 9-12
| 196 students
Route 2 Box 52 A
Delbarton, WV 25670
(304) 475-3347
Grades: 9-12
| 5 students
5 Parkway Dr
Williamson, WV 25661
(304) 235-2521
Grades: PK-4
| n/a students
Po Box 309
Varney, WV 25696
(304) 426-6020
Grades: PK-3
| 231 students
801 Alderson St
Williamson, WV 25661
(304) 235-2518
Grades: 9-12
| 176 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Mingo County, WV?
The top ranked public high schools in Mingo County, WV include Tug Valley High School and Mingo Central Comprehensive High School.
How many public high schools are located in Mingo County?
2 public high schools are located in Mingo County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mingo County?
Mingo County public high schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public high schools average of 12% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Mingo County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Mingo County include: Mingo Central Comprehensive High School vs. Tug Valley High School

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