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Best Schools in 26542, WV
26542, WV has 5 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 4,585 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in 26542 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 26542, WV
The top high schools in 26542, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. University High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monongalia County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1362 Students
2. Preston High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Preston County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1178 Students
Best Middle Schools in 26542, WV
The top middle schools in 26542, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mountaineer Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monongalia County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 619 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 26542, WV
The top elementary schools in 26542, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cheat Lake Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monongalia County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 770 Students
2. West Preston School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Preston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 656 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 26542, WV
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
26542, WV has a total population of 2,449 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 26542, 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 26542, WV.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.39 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.87 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.53 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 26542, WV.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 26542, 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 26542, WV Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 26542, WV
How many schools are in 26542, WV?
26542, WV has 5 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 4,585 students in total.
How do schools in 26542 perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in 26542 score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in 26542 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 26542?
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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- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations