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Best Schools in 26444, WV
26444, WV has 6 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary) serving 2,335 students. On average they score 23% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in 26444 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 26444, WV
The top high schools in 26444, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Preston High School
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Preston County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1178 Students
Best Middle Schools in 26444, WV
The top middle schools in 26444, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Preston Middle School
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Preston County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 322 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 26444, WV
The top elementary schools in 26444, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kingwood Elementary
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Preston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 361 Students
2. South Preston School
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Preston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 342 Students
3. Fellowsville Elementary
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Preston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 92 Students
4. Rowlesburg School
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Preston County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 40 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 26444, WV
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
26444, WV has a total population of 3,075 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 80%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 26444, 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 26444, WV.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.84 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.23 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.61 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 26444, WV.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 26444, WV.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 26444, WV Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 26444, WV
How many schools are in 26444, WV?
26444, WV has 6 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 2,335 students in total.
How do schools in 26444 perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in 26444 score 23% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in 26444 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 26444?
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: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 31%
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- Projected: 32%
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- Projected: 37%
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- Projected: 30%
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- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 31%
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- Projected: 32%
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- Projected: 30%
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- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations