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Best Schools in 26547, WV
26547, WV has 4 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 2,517 students. On average they score 23% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in 26547 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 26547, WV
The top high schools in 26547, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Preston High School
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Actual Test Scores
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Preston County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1178 Students
Best Middle Schools in 26547, WV
The top middle schools in 26547, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Preston Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Preston County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 322 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 26547, WV
The top elementary schools in 26547, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kingwood Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Preston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 361 Students
2. West Preston School
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Preston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 656 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 26547, WV
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
26547, WV has a total population of 2,910 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 26547, 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 26547, WV.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.59 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.04 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.55 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 26547, WV.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 26547, 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 26547, WV Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 26547, WV
How many schools are in 26547, WV?
26547, WV has 4 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 2,517 students in total.
How do schools in 26547 perform on state tests?
On average, 4 schools in 26547 score 23% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in 26547 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 26547?
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
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- Projected: 33%
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- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 37%
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- Projected: 32%
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- Projected: 29%
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- Projected: 33%
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- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations