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Best Schools in Ashton, WV
Ashton, WV has 5 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 1,456 students. On average they score 24% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in Ashton don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Ashton, WV
The top high schools in Ashton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Buffalo High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Putnam County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 377 Students
2. Hannan Junior/senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mason County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 235 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ashton, WV
The top middle schools in Ashton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. George Washington Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Putnam County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 306 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ashton, WV
The top elementary schools in Ashton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Buffalo Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Putnam County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 204 Students
2. Ashton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mason County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 334 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Ashton, WV
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Ashton, WV has a total population of 970 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 11% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Ashton, 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 Ashton, WV.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.24 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.75 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.49 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ashton, WV.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ashton, 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 Ashton, WV Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Ashton, WV
How many schools are in Ashton, WV?
Ashton, WV has 5 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 1,456 students in total.
How do schools in Ashton perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in Ashton score 24% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Ashton don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Ashton?
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: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 18%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Ashton
2 of 2 schools in Ashton carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
D: 1F: 1
All 2 public schools we grade in Ashton. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.