Morgantown High School vs University High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in West Virginia, United States, 7.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Morgantown High School
Morgantown · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,754 students
University High School
Morgantown · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,371 students
| Measure | Morgantown High School Morgantown, West Virginia | University High School Morgantown, West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #12 of 110 | #9 of 110 |
| National rank | #9527 of 16,910 | #8034 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,754 | 1,371 |
| Enrollment | 1,754 | 1,371 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 44% |
| city | Morgantown | Morgantown |
| state | West Virginia | West Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •University High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.4 vs 45.7).
- •University High School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 43%).
- •University High School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 18.1).
- •Morgantown High School is the larger school with 1,754 students compared with 1,371.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Morgantown High School better than University High School?
On the Success Index (US), University High School ranks higher (51.4 vs 45.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Morgantown High School and University High School?
About 7.4 km in a straight line, between Morgantown and Morgantown in West Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Morgantown High School: 1,754. University High School: 1,371. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Morgantown High School and University High School rank in West Virginia?
Morgantown High School is 12th of 110 and University High School is 9th of 110 among high schools in West Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).