For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,908 students in Wayne County, WV.
The top ranked public high schools in Wayne County, WV are Spring Valley High School, Wayne High School and Tolsia High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayne County, WV public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the West Virginia public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Wayne County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of West Virginia public high schools.
Wayne County, WV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is less than the West Virginia average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Tolsia 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 3% 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 Wayne County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spring Valley High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Timberwolf Ln
Huntington, WV 25704
(304) 429-1699
Huntington, WV 25704
(304) 429-1699
Gr: 9-12 | 985 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Wayne High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Pioneer Rd
Wayne, WV 25570
(304) 272-5639
Wayne, WV 25570
(304) 272-5639
Gr: 9-12 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Tolsia High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Rebel Dr
Fort Gay, WV 25514
(304) 648-5566
Fort Gay, WV 25514
(304) 648-5566
Gr: 9-12 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: n/an/a
Stepping Stones
Alternative School
1235 Buffalo Creek Road
Lavalette, WV 25535
(304) 429-2297
Lavalette, WV 25535
(304) 429-2297
Gr: 9-10 | 3 students
Wayne County 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
484 Main Street
Ceredo, WV 25507
(304) 453-1511
Ceredo, WV 25507
(304) 453-1511
Gr: PK-5 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
152 Crum Road
Crum, WV 25669
(304) 393-3447
Crum, WV 25669
(304) 393-3447
Gr: PK-5 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
150 Crum Road
Crum, WV 25669
(304) 393-3200
Crum, WV 25669
(304) 393-3200
Gr: 6-8 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Corner Of Court & Vancouver
Fort Gay, WV 25514
(304) 648-5404
Fort Gay, WV 25514
(304) 648-5404
Gr: 6-8
300 9th Street
Kenova, WV 25530
(304) 453-1521
Kenova, WV 25530
(304) 453-1521
Gr: PK-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Northern Voctech Center (Closed 2004)
Vocational School
1640 Spring Valley Dr
Huntington, WV 25704
(304) 429-7277
Huntington, WV 25704
(304) 429-7277
Gr: 9-12
1001 Jefferson Ave
Huntington, WV 25704
(304) 528-5180
Huntington, WV 25704
(304) 528-5180
Gr: 6-8 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Wayne County, WV?
The top ranked public high schools in Wayne County, WV include Spring Valley High School, Wayne High School and Tolsia High School.
How many public high schools are located in Wayne County?
4 public high schools are located in Wayne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne County?
Wayne County public high schools minority enrollment is 3% 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 Wayne County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Wayne County include: Tolsia High School vs. Wayne High School, Wayne High School vs. Spring Valley High School, Wayne High School vs. Tolsia High School
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