Best Schools in Despard, WV
Despard, WV has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,405 students. On average they score 27% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in Despard meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Despard, WV
The top high schools in Despard, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Robert C Byrd High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harrison County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 765 Students
2. Liberty High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harrison County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 485 Students
Best Middle Schools in Despard, WV
The top middle schools in Despard, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mountaineer Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harrison County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 361 Students
2. Washington Irving Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harrison County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 540 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Despard, WV
The top elementary schools in Despard, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Nutter Fort Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harrison County Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 423 Students
2. North View Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harrison County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 271 Students
3. Nutter Fort Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harrison County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 560 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Despard, WV
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Despard, WV has a total population of 194 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Despard, 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 Despard, WV.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.39 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.10 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.29 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Despard, WV.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Despard, 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 Despard, WV Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Despard, WV
How many schools are in Despard, WV?
Despard, WV has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,405 students in total.
How do schools in Despard perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Despard score 27% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in Despard meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Despard?
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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