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Best Schools in 24740, WV
24740, WV has 17 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 10 elementary) serving 6,948 students. On average they score 28% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in 24740 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 24740, WV
The top high schools in 24740, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Princeton Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mercer County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 983 Students
2. Bluefield High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mercer County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 608 Students
3. Pikeview High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mercer County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 630 Students
Best Middle Schools in 24740, WV
The top middle schools in 24740, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pikeview Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mercer County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 568 Students
2. Bluefield Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mercer County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 467 Students
3. Princeton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mercer County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 503 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 24740, WV
The top elementary schools in 24740, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Athens Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mercer County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 242 Students
2. Glenwood School (k-8)
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mercer County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 600 Students
3. Melrose Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mercer County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 252 Students
4. Mercer Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mercer County Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 288 Students
5. Spanishburg
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mercer County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 181 Students
6. Sun Valley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mercer County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 110 Students
7. Straley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mercer County Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 152 Students
8. Oakvale School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mercer County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 181 Students
9. Mountain Valley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mercer County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 304 Students
10. Princeton Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mercer County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 499 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 24740, WV
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
24740, WV has a total population of 20,876 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 24740, WV
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 24740, WV.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.55 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.36 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.19 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 24740, WV.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 24740, WV.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 24740, WV Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 24740, WV
How many schools are in 24740, WV?
24740, WV has 17 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 6,948 students in total.
How do schools in 24740 perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in 24740 score 28% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in 24740 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 24740?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 31%
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- Projected: 33%
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- Projected: 32%
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