For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 160 students in Paden City, WV.
The top ranked public high school in Paden City, WV is Paden City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Paden City, WV public high school have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the West Virginia public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Paden City have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public high schools.
Paden City, WV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is less than the West Virginia average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Paden City High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in West Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public high school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Paden City, WV (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paden City High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 N 4th Ave
Paden City, WV 26159
(304) 337-2266
Paden City, WV 26159
(304) 337-2266
Gr: 7-12 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Paden City, WV?
The top ranked public high schools in Paden City, WV include Paden City High School.
How many public high schools are located in Paden City?
1 public high schools are located in Paden City.
What is the racial composition of students in Paden City?
Paden City public high schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public high schools average of 12% (majority Black).
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