Best Schools in Dempsey, WV
Dempsey, WV has 5 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,652 students. On average they score 19% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in Dempsey underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Dempsey, WV
The top high schools in Dempsey, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Oak Hill High
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Fayette County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1164 Students
Best Middle Schools in Dempsey, WV
The top middle schools in Dempsey, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Oak Hill Middle School
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Fayette County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 656 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dempsey, WV
The top elementary schools in Dempsey, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. New River Intermediate
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Fayette County Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 581 Students
2. Fayetteville Pk-8
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Fayette County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 587 Students
3. New River Primary
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Fayette County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 664 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Dempsey, WV
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Dempsey, WV has a total population of 744 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Dempsey, 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 Dempsey, WV.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.72 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.83 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.90 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dempsey, WV.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dempsey, WV.
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
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ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Dempsey, WV Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Dempsey, WV
How many schools are in Dempsey, WV?
Dempsey, WV has 5 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,652 students in total.
How do schools in Dempsey perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in Dempsey score 19% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in Dempsey underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Dempsey?
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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