Best Schools in Barbour County, WV
Barbour County, WV has 8 public schools (1 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 2,181 students. On average they score 29% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in Barbour County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Barbour County, WV
The top high schools in Barbour County, 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
Best Middle Schools in Barbour County, WV
The top middle schools in Barbour County, 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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barbour County Board Of Education • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 291 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Barbour County, WV
The top elementary schools in Barbour County, 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. Philippi Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barbour County Board Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 399 Students
3. Kasson Elementary Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barbour County Board Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 176 Students
4. Belington Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barbour County Board Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 294 Students
5. Feed My Sheep Christian School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Feed My Sheep Christian School • Private • Grades Pre K - 7 • 24 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Barbour County, WV
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Barbour County, WV has a total population of 15,465 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Barbour County, 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 Barbour County, WV.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.43 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.68 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.75 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Barbour County, WV.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Barbour County, 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 Barbour County, WV Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Barbour County, WV
How many schools are in Barbour County, WV?
Barbour County, WV has 8 public schools: 1 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 2,181 students in total.
How do schools in Barbour County perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Barbour County score 29% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in Barbour County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Barbour County?
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: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 34%
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- Projected: 34%
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- Projected: 37%
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- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 40%
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- Projected: 37%
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Cities, towns and school districts in Barbour County
4 places in Barbour County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- Philippi (3)
- Belington (2)
- Junior (1)
- Moatsville (1)
School districts (1)
- Barbour County Board of Education (7 schools)