Best Schools in Benwood, WV
Benwood, WV has 5 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,290 students. On average they score 33% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in Benwood meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Benwood, WV
The top high schools in Benwood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. John Marshall High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marshall County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1046 Students
Best Middle Schools in Benwood, WV
The top middle schools in Benwood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sherrard Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marshall County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 454 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Benwood, WV
The top elementary schools in Benwood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Glen Dale Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marshall County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 210 Students
2. Hilltop Elementary School
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Marshall County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 383 Students
3. Center Mcmechen Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Marshall County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 197 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Benwood, WV
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Benwood, WV has a total population of 2,265 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Benwood, 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 Benwood, WV.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.30 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.26 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.05 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Benwood, WV.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Benwood, 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 Benwood, WV Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Benwood, WV
How many schools are in Benwood, WV?
Benwood, WV has 5 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,290 students in total.
How do schools in Benwood perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in Benwood score 33% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Benwood meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Benwood?
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: 38%
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- Projected: 53%
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