For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,914 students in Fayette County, WV.
The top-ranked public high schools in Fayette County, WV are Midland Trail High School and Oak Hill High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fayette County, WV public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the West Virginia public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Fayette County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public high schools.
Fayette County, 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 Midland Trail 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 6% 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 Fayette County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Midland Trail High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
26719 Midland Trail
Hico, WV 25854
(304) 658-5184
Hico, WV 25854
(304) 658-5184
Gr: 6-12 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Oak Hill High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
350 W Oyler Ave
Oak Hill, WV 25901
(304) 469-3551
Oak Hill, WV 25901
(304) 469-3551
Gr: 9-12 | 1,057 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
Fayette Institute Of Technology
Vocational School
300 W Oyler Ave
Oak Hill, WV 25901
(304) 469-2911
Oak Hill, WV 25901
(304) 469-2911
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
870 Main Street
Meadow Bridge, WV 25976
(304) 484-7917
Meadow Bridge, WV 25976
(304) 484-7917
Gr: PK-12 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Fayette County, WV?
The top-ranked public high schools in Fayette County, WV include Midland Trail High School and Oak Hill High School.
How many public high schools are located in Fayette County?
4 public high schools are located in Fayette County.
What is the racial composition of students in Fayette County?
Fayette County public high schools minority enrollment is 6% 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 Fayette County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Fayette County include: Midland Trail High School vs. Oak Hill High School, Oak Hill High School vs. Midland Trail High School
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