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Best Schools in 26161, WV
26161, WV has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 1,956 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in 26161 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 26161, WV
The top high schools in 26161, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ritchie County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ritchie County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 387 Students
2. Wirt County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wirt County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 295 Students
Best Middle Schools in 26161, WV
The top middle schools in 26161, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wirt County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wirt County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 294 Students
2. Ritchie County Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ritchie County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 330 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 26161, WV
The top elementary schools in 26161, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Smithville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ritchie County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 93 Students
2. Harrisville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ritchie County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 219 Students
3. Wirt County Primary Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wirt County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 338 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 26161, WV
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
26161, WV has a total population of 370 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 9% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 26161, 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 26161, WV.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.08 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.50 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.58 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 26161, WV.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 26161, 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 26161, WV Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 26161, WV
How many schools are in 26161, WV?
26161, WV has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 1,956 students in total.
How do schools in 26161 perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in 26161 score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in 26161 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 26161?
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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