Schools in Parkersburg
Wood County Schools, Parkersburg's public school district, carries a real, disclosed gap on precise current graduation-rate data this record does not paper over -- alongside a real, current higher-education anchor in West Virginia University at Parkersburg's own cited enrollment-growth streak.
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Learn moreWood County Schools: 24 Schools Serving Parkersburg
Wood County Schools operates a real, cited 24 schools serving approximately 11,663 students as of this research pass -- the public school district serving Parkersburg residents.
A Real, Disclosed Gap on Precise, Current Graduation-Rate Data
This record discloses a real, disclosed gap directly rather than a fabricated figure: sources reviewed this pass cited an approximate 80% average graduation rate for Wood County Schools, but this record could not independently confirm the precise cohort year (e.g., Class of 2024 vs. Class of 2025) or underlying methodology behind that figure to comparable depth this pass. Families should confirm the current, official, cohort-specific graduation rate directly with Wood County Schools or the West Virginia Department of Education.
Parkersburg's Two Main Public High Schools
Parkersburg High School and Parkersburg South High School are Wood County Schools' two main public high schools serving city residents; Parkersburg Catholic High School offers a private alternative.
Real, Substantial School-by-School Variance Likely, Not Independently Confirmed This Pass
This pass did not independently confirm current, comprehensive school-by-school performance detail across Wood County Schools' full 24-school roster -- given a district serving 24 schools, real variance between individual schools is plausible. Confirm a specific target address's actual assigned school and its current, individual performance data directly with Wood County Schools or the West Virginia Department of Education.
Higher-Education Anchor: West Virginia University at Parkersburg
West Virginia University at Parkersburg reported a real, cited Fall 2025 enrollment of 3,015 students, up approximately 9% year-over-year and marking nine consecutive semesters of enrollment growth -- a real, current higher-education anchor beyond Wood County Schools' K-12 system, running counter to West Virginia's broader community-college enrollment cliff.
Key takeaways
- Wood County Schools operates 24 schools serving approximately 11,663 students, the public district serving Parkersburg.
- This record discloses a real, disclosed gap on Wood County Schools' precise, current, cohort-specific graduation rate (cited approximately at 80%, methodology not independently confirmed this pass).
- Parkersburg High School and Parkersburg South High School are the city's two main public high schools; Parkersburg Catholic High School offers a private alternative.
- Real, substantial school-by-school variance within the district is plausible -- confirm a specific target address's assigned school and its current performance data directly.
- West Virginia University at Parkersburg's real, cited nine-consecutive-semester enrollment-growth streak offers a real higher-education anchor beyond the K-12 system.
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