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Best Schools in 26201, WV
26201, WV has 19 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 12 elementary) serving 7,766 students. On average they score 25% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in 26201 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 26201, WV
The top high schools in 26201, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Philip Barbour High School Complex
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barbour County Board Of Education • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 629 Students
2. Buckhannon Upshur High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Upshur County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1196 Students
3. Lewis County High School
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Projected Test Scores
Lewis County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 756 Students
Best Middle Schools in 26201, WV
The top middle schools in 26201, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Belington Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barbour County Board Of Education • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 261 Students
2. Philippi Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barbour County Board Of Education • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 291 Students
3. Robert L. Bland Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Lewis County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 658 Students
4. B-u Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Upshur County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 803 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 26201, WV
The top elementary schools in 26201, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Junior Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barbour County Board Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 107 Students
2. French Creek Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Upshur County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 228 Students
3. Philippi Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barbour County Board Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 399 Students
4. Tennerton Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Upshur County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 336 Students
5. Washington District Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Upshur County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 117 Students
6. Jane Lew Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Lewis County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 244 Students
7. Buckhannon Academy Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Upshur County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 519 Students
8. Belington Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Barbour County Board Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 294 Students
9. Union Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Upshur County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 264 Students
10. Hodgesville Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Upshur County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 178 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 26201, WV
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
26201, WV has a total population of 18,926 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 26201, 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 26201, WV.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.52 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.48 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.04 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 26201, WV.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 26201, 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 26201, WV Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 26201, WV
How many schools are in 26201, WV?
26201, WV has 19 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 7,766 students in total.
How do schools in 26201 perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in 26201 score 25% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in 26201 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 26201?
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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