South Branch Vocational School
Petersburg · WV · Grant County Schools · Public · K-12 combined
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Petersburg High School → Moorefield High School → East Hardy High School → Union Educational Complex → Harman Elementary/High School → Pendleton County Middle/High School → Tucker County High School → Keyser High School →How South Branch Vocational School compares for families
What families should know about South Branch Vocational School.
- ▸ LocallyWV trails the US average on NAEP 8th-grade math (−9 points). Stronger local schools matter even more.
- ▸ vs Similar SchoolsThe closest comparables nearby: Petersburg High School, Moorefield High School, East Hardy High School and 5 more. See the sidebar to compare side-by-side.
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West Virginia University
The in-state tuition gap is the flagship's biggest draw — most in-state families pay far less than the out-of-state sticker. Average net price after aid runs about $15,634/yr. Admission odds depend on your student's GPA and test scores, not which high school they attend.
Source: IPEDS admissions, tuition & enrollment + College Scorecard net price. Flagship = the state's primary public research university.
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West Virginia's public scholarships
West Virginia's PROMISE Scholarship is a straightforward pure-merit award — hit the GPA and test bar and the state covers up to $5,500/yr toward tuition. No income limit.
Pure-merit award up to $5,500/yr — needs a 3.0 GPA (core and overall) plus SAT 1080 / ACT 21. (WV public or private HS grads; full-time first-year enrollment.)
Official program details ↗Eligibility rules change yearly — confirm with the official program before relying on it. Amounts are recent published figures; awards cover tuition/fees, not housing or books unless noted. Verified 2026-06-14.
Not enough enrollment history on file to chart a trend for this school yet.
Most similar nearby high schools
The schools most like this one — same type, blended on distance and size — and where their enrollment is heading. These are the schools families here weigh against each other.
| School | Type | Miles | HS enrollment | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petersburg High School Petersburg |
Public | 0.1 | 401 | +0.8% |
| Moorefield High School Moorefield |
Public | 9.4 | 480 | -3.4% |
| East Hardy High School Baker |
Public | 19.6 | 205 | +0.5% |
| Union Educational Complex Mount Storm |
Public | 20.7 | 59 | -11.9% |
| Harman Elementary/High School Harman |
Public | 22.3 | 31 | — |
| Pendleton County Middle/High School Franklin |
Public | 26.5 | 251 | -1.6% |
| Tucker County High School Hambleton |
Public | 26.6 | 279 | -3.1% |
| Keyser High School Keyser |
Public | 28.0 | 665 | -5.1% |