Williamstown High School

219 W 5th St
Williamstown, WV 26187
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 671 students in grades 6-12, Williamstown High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 671 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in WV)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 54% (Top 20%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Williamstown High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:

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School Overview

Williamstown High School's student population of 671 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
671 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
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School Rankings

Williamstown High School ranks within the top 30% of all 627 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Williamstown High School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.21. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WV)
#127 out of 627 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Williamstown High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
41%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Williamstown High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
54%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Williamstown High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Williamstown High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Williamstown High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Williamstown High School and the percentage of Black public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
97%
89%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in West Virginia.
0.06
This chart displays the diversity score of Williamstown High School and the public school average diversity score of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥95%
91%
This chart displays graduation rate of Williamstown High School and public school graduation rate of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Williamstown High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Williamstown High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Williamstown High School's ranking?
Williamstown High School is ranked #127 out of 627 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Williamstown High School often compared to?
Williamstown High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Parkersburg High School, Parkersburg South High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Williamstown High School?
The graduation rate of Williamstown High School is 95%, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 91%.
How many students attend Williamstown High School?
671 students attend Williamstown High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Williamstown High School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Williamstown High School?
Williamstown High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Williamstown High School offer ?
Williamstown High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Williamstown High School part of?
Williamstown High School is part of Wood County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 671 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 54% (Top 20%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

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