For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 3,007 students in Harrison County, WV.
The top ranked public high schools in Harrison County, WV are Bridgeport High School, United High School and Evolution High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harrison County, WV public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the West Virginia public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Harrison County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of West Virginia public high schools.
Harrison County, WV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the West Virginia average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bridgeport High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in West Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the West Virginia public high school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Harrison County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bridgeport High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
515 Johnson Ave
Bridgeport, WV 26330
(304) 326-7137
Bridgeport, WV 26330
(304) 326-7137
Gr: 9-12 | 814 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
United High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1040 Wilsonburg Rd
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7560
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7560
Gr: 9-12 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 82:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Evolution High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1040 Wilsonburg Rd
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7560
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7560
Gr: 9-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Robert C Byrd High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Eagle Way
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7200
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7200
Gr: 9-12 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
South Harrison High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3073 Hawk Hwy
Lost Creek, WV 26385
(304) 326-7440
Lost Creek, WV 26385
(304) 326-7440
Gr: 9-12 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Liberty High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Mountaineer Dr
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7470
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7470
Gr: 9-12 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Lincoln High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Jerry Toth Dr
Shinnston, WV 26431
(304) 326-7400
Shinnston, WV 26431
(304) 326-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
United Technical Center
Vocational School
251 Marietta St
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7582
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7582
Gr: 9-12
Harrison County 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1636 W Pike St
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7070
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7070
Gr: PK-5 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Genesis Youth Center (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
535 Horner Ave
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 622-1907
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 622-1907
Gr: 6-11 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rt. 3, Box 43b
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 624-3260
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 624-3260
Gr: 6-8 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
260 E. Main Street
Salem, WV 26426
(304) 782-1471
Salem, WV 26426
(304) 782-1471
Gr: K-5 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Harrison County Evolution Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1349 Shinnston Pk
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7560
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7560
Gr: K-12
Harrison County Magnet Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
One Eagle Way
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 624-3240
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 624-3240
Gr: Inquire with school | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Harrison County Transitional Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1349 Shinnston Pk
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7560
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7560
Gr: 1-5 | 1 student
208 Kidd Ave
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7050
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7050
Gr: PK-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Pressley Ridge At Laurel Park High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
591 Pressley Ridge Road
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 627-2331
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 627-2331
Gr: 8-11 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Pressley Ridge School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
Rt. 5 Box 697
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 624-9875
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 624-9875
Gr: 7-11 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rr 1 Box 10a
Salem, WV 26426
(304) 782-1131
Salem, WV 26426
(304) 782-1131
Gr: 6-8 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Tri-county High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
Rr 3 Box 43c
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 624-3290
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 624-3290
Gr: 9-12
229 W Main St
Salem, WV 26426
(304) 782-1361
Salem, WV 26426
(304) 782-1361
Gr: PK-5 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
1040 Wilsonburg Rd
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7640
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7640
Gr: PK-5 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Wv Industrial Home For Youth (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
15 Industrial Blvd
Salem, WV 26426
(304) 782-1128
Salem, WV 26426
(304) 782-1128
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Harrison County, WV?
The top ranked public high schools in Harrison County, WV include Bridgeport High School, United High School and Evolution High School.
How many public high schools are located in Harrison County?
8 public high schools are located in Harrison County.
What is the racial composition of students in Harrison County?
Harrison County public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the West Virginia public high schools average of 12% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Harrison County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Harrison County include: Lincoln High School vs. Bridgeport High School, Liberty High School vs. Bridgeport High School, Robert C Byrd High School vs. Bridgeport High School
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