Best Pleasants County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 298 students in Pleasants County, WV.
The top-ranked public high school in Pleasants County, WV is St. Marys High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pleasants County, WV public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the West Virginia public high school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Pleasants County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public high schools.
Pleasants County, WV public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the West Virginia average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is St. Marys 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 2% 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 Pleasants County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. Marys High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2330 N Pleasants Hwy
Saint Marys, WV 26170
(304) 684-2421
Gr: 9-12 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
Mid Ohio Valley Technical Institute
Vocational School
2134 N Pleasants Hwy
Saint Marys, WV 26170
(304) 684-2464
Gr: 9-12 | 3 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Pleasants County, WV?
The top-ranked public high schools in Pleasants County, WV include St. Marys High School.
How many public high schools are located in Pleasants County?
2 public high schools are located in Pleasants County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pleasants County?
Pleasants County public high schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public high schools average of 12% (majority Black).

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