For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 589 students in Barbour County, WV.
The top-ranked public high school in Barbour County, WV is Philip Barbour High School Complex. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barbour County, WV public high school have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the West Virginia public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Barbour County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of West Virginia public high schools.
Barbour County, WV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is equal to the West Virginia average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Philip Barbour High School Complex, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in West Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is less than the West Virginia public high school average of 12% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Barbour County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Philip Barbour High School Complex
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
99 Horseshoe Dr
Philippi, WV 26416
(304) 457-1360
Philippi, WV 26416
(304) 457-1360
Gr: 9-12 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Barbour County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Rr 1 Box 12-s
Volga, WV 26238
(304) 457-3239
Volga, WV 26238
(304) 457-3239
Gr: K-4 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Barbour County, WV?
The top-ranked public high schools in Barbour County, WV include Philip Barbour High School Complex.
How many public high schools are located in Barbour County?
1 public high schools are located in Barbour County.
What is the racial composition of students in Barbour County?
Barbour County public high schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is less than the West Virginia public high schools average of 12% (majority Black).
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