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High Schools in Mercer County Schools

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At a glance

DistrictMercer County Schools32^nd of 54 West Virginia districtsFull district overview →

Schools

2,441

Students

Top rankedPrinceton Senior High School19^th of 105 West Virginia high schools

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Biggest riser

Montcalm High School up 17 spots statewide this year

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Smallest classes

Montcalm High School 13.7 students per teacher

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Summary:

The Mercer County Schools district in West Virginia includes four high schools—Princeton Senior High School, Pikeview High School, Bluefield High School, and Montcalm High School—serving roughly 2,441 students in grades 9-12 (with Montcalm also covering grades 7-8). The district ranks in the lower half of West Virginia districts, but the schools vary widely in performance, making school choice particularly important for families.

Princeton Senior High School is the clear academic standout, ranking 19th in the state (82nd percentile, 4 stars) and improving 25 spots over two years. It leads the district in math (35.7%), ELA (54.4%), and science (25.2%) proficiency, and it does so while spending the least per student ($10,088). In contrast, Bluefield High School is the most concerning option: it ranks in the bottom quartile statewide, has the lowest graduation rate (80.5% vs. the 92.8% state average), and trails in every subject. Pikeview High School sits in the middle—3 stars, 52nd percentile—with solid ELA scores (47.7%) but a dramatic ranking drop from 18th to 50th in one year, highlighting how volatile state rankings can be. Montcalm High School is a paradox: it boasts a perfect 100% graduation rate but has the lowest math proficiency (12%) and a 1-star rating, though its 7-12 structure may skew comparisons.

Across the district, math is a systemic weakness—only Princeton exceeds the state average (20.6%), while Bluefield, Pikeview, and Montcalm all fall at or below it. ELA is the relative strength, with Princeton and Pikeview near or above the state average. Class size doesn't predict success: Montcalm has the best student-teacher ratio (13.7:1) but the worst outcomes, while Pikeview has the worst ratio (19:1) yet outperforms two schools. For parents, Princeton offers the strongest academics and upward momentum, Pikeview is a reasonable middle-ground choice, Montcalm guarantees graduation but with weak test scores, and Bluefield presents the most significant academic and graduation risks.

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Ranking:

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				WV Assessment Mathematics (2026)				WV Assessment English Language Arts (2026)				WV Assessment Science (2026)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WV Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 11th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics All Grades	WV Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 11th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts All Grades	WV Assessment Science 8th Grade	WV Assessment Science 11th Grade	WV Assessment Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bluefield High School	Public	9-12	535 W Cumberland Rd	Bluefield	24701	Mercer County	Mercer County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 325-9116	618	35	17.6		389 (62.9%)	160 (25.9%)	11 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (9.4%)	28	78^th of 105 public high schools	25.7%		27.4	84^th of 111 public high schools	24.3%	6			18.0				33.6			17.2		$8,617	$1,543	$7,074
Montcalm High School	Public	7-12	5366 Simmons River Rd	Rock	24747	Mercer County	Mercer County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 589-3719	269	20	13.7		257 (95.5%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.7%)	23.4	87^th of 105 public high schools	17.1%		13.7	104^th of 111 public high schools	6.3%	17	19.2	16.3	12.0	16.4	33.3	40.8	42.1	38.4	24.5	15.0	20.7	$10,035	$1,257	$8,779
Princeton Senior High School	Public	9-12	1321 Stafford Dr	Princeton	24740	Mercer County	Mercer County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 425-8101	925	55	16.8		770 (83.2%)	63 (6.8%)	16 (1.7%)	6 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	69 (7.5%)	79	19^th of 105 public high schools	81.9%		64.9	30^th of 111 public high schools	73.0%	11			35.7				54.4			25.2		$8,480	$912	$7,568
Pikeview High School	Public	9-12	3566 Eads Mill Rd	Princeton	24739	Mercer County	Mercer County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 384-7586	629	33	19.0		599 (95.2%)	6 (1.0%)	10 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.2%)	48.6	50^th of 105 public high schools	52.4%		75.2	18^th of 111 public high schools	83.8%	32			20.6				47.7			19.6		$8,511	$1,476	$7,034
Mercer County Technical Education Center	Public	9-12	1397 Stafford Dr	Princeton	24739	Mercer County	Mercer County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 425-9551	0	23	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
WV Schools of Diversion & Transition	8.77 mi	26
Monroe County Schools	13.22 mi	4	43^rd
Raleigh County Schools	15.3 mi	28	14^th
Summers County Schools	16.2 mi	6	49^th
McDowell County Schools	16.29 mi	8	54^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the West Virginia Department of Education.

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