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Best Schools in 26142, WV
26142, WV has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 5,444 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in 26142 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 26142, WV
The top high schools in 26142, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Parkersburg High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wood County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1651 Students
2. Parkersburg South High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wood County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1454 Students
Best Middle Schools in 26142, WV
The top middle schools in 26142, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hamilton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wood County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 432 Students
2. Edison Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wood County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 575 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 26142, WV
The top elementary schools in 26142, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kanawha Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wood County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 260 Students
2. Mineral Wells Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wood County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 505 Students
3. Jefferson Elementary Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wood County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 567 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 26142, WV
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
26142, WV has a total population of 2,860 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 26142, 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 26142, WV.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.63 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.07 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.56 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 26142, WV.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 26142, 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 26142, WV Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 26142, WV
How many schools are in 26142, WV?
26142, WV has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 5,444 students in total.
How do schools in 26142 perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in 26142 score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in 26142 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 26142?
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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