For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 3,826 students in Monongalia County, WV. The top ranked public high schools in Monongalia County, WV are University High School, Morgantown High School and Clay-battelle High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monongalia County, WV public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the West Virginia public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Monongalia County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of West Virginia public high schools.
Monongalia County, WV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the West Virginia average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is University High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in West Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the West Virginia public high school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Monongalia County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
University High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
131 Bakers Ridge Rd
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 291-9270
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 291-9270
Grades: 9-12
| 1,374 students
Rank: #22.
Morgantown High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
109 Wilson Ave
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 291-9260
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 291-9260
Grades: 9-12
| 1,824 students
Rank: #33.
Clay-battelle High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6226 Mason-dixon Highway
Blacksville, WV 26521
(304) 432-8208
Blacksville, WV 26521
(304) 432-8208
Grades: 6-12
| 346 students
Rank: n/an/a
Monongalia Technical Education Center
Vocational School
1000 Mississippi St
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 291-9240
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 291-9240
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
West Virginia Academy
Charter School
763 Chestnut Ridge Road
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 449-4375
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 449-4375
Grades: PK-12
| 282 students
Monongalia County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4120 Fairmont Road
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 278-5584
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 278-5584
Grades: K-5
| 88 students
P.o. Box 404
Osage, WV 26543
(304) 291-9318
Osage, WV 26543
(304) 291-9318
Grades: K-5
| 224 students
1433 Dorsey Ave
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-9330
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-9330
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
2901 Point Marion Rd
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-9228
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-9228
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
403 Schley Street
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 291-9320
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 291-9320
Grades: PK-5
| 176 students
1702 River Road
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 983-2345
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 983-2345
Grades: PK-5
| 81 students
200 West Park Avenue
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-9288
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-9288
Grades: K-5
| 269 students
918 Fortney St
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-9295
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-9295
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Monongalia County, WV?
The top ranked public high schools in Monongalia County, WV include University High School, Morgantown High School and Clay-battelle High School. Monongalia County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in West Virginia.
How many public high schools are located in Monongalia County?
5 public high schools are located in Monongalia County.
What is the racial composition of students in Monongalia County?
Monongalia County public high schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the West Virginia public high schools average of 12% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Monongalia County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Monongalia County include: University High School vs. Morgantown High School, Morgantown High School vs. University High School, Clay-battelle High School vs. University High School
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