High Schools in Wood County Schools

The Wood County Schools district in West Virginia is home to three high schools: Parkersburg High School, Parkersburg South High School, and Williamstown High School. These schools serve students in grades 9-12 and provide a range of educational opportunities in the region.

Among the three high schools, Williamstown High School stands out as the top performer. It has consistently ranked among the top 12 high schools in West Virginia over the past three school years and holds a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Williamstown High School boasts the highest test scores across various subjects and grade levels, outperforming the other two schools and the state averages. Additionally, the school has a higher graduation rate of 92.5% and a lower student-teacher ratio of 12.9, which may contribute to its academic success.

In contrast, while Parkersburg High School and Parkersburg South High School also maintain a 92.5% graduation rate, their academic performance, as measured by test scores, lags behind that of Williamstown High School. Additionally, these two schools have higher student-teacher ratios of 15.8 and 15.3, respectively, and lower spending per student compared to Williamstown High School.