Best Schools in Fayette County, WV
Fayette County, WV has 26 public schools (6 high, 4 middle, 13 elementary) serving 11,337 students. On average they score 22% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in Fayette County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Fayette County, WV
The top high schools in Fayette County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Woodrow Wilson High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Raleigh County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1330 Students
2. Riverside High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1220 Students
3. Nicholas County High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nicholas County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 730 Students
4. Oak Hill High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fayette County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1164 Students
5. Midland Trail High
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Projected Test Scores
Fayette County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 623 Students
6. Meadow Bridge High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fayette County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 185 Students
Best Middle Schools in Fayette County, WV
The top middle schools in Fayette County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Bank Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 254 Students
2. Summersville Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nicholas County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 555 Students
3. Oak Hill Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Fayette County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 656 Students
4. Beckley-stratton Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Raleigh County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 674 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Fayette County, WV
The top elementary schools in Fayette County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mt Lookout Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nicholas County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 122 Students
2. Stanaford Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Raleigh County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 233 Students
3. Divide Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Fayette County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 212 Students
4. Ansted Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Fayette County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 190 Students
5. Meadow Bridge Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Fayette County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 221 Students
6. Cedar Grove Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 168 Students
7. Pratt Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 161 Students
8. New River Intermediate
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Fayette County Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 581 Students
9. Fayetteville Pk-8
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Projected Test Scores
Fayette County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 587 Students
10. Valley Pk-8
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Projected Test Scores
Fayette County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 530 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Fayette County, WV
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Fayette County, WV has a total population of 40,488 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Fayette 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 Fayette County, WV.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.74 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.98 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.77 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Fayette County, WV.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Fayette 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 Fayette County, WV Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Fayette County, WV
How many schools are in Fayette County, WV?
Fayette County, WV has 26 public schools: 6 high schools, 4 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 11,337 students in total.
How do schools in Fayette County perform on state tests?
On average, 26 schools in Fayette County score 22% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in Fayette County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Fayette 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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- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Fayette County
7 places in Fayette County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (7)
- Oak Hill (4)
- Meadow Bridge (2)
- Ansted (1)
- Fayetteville (1)
- Hico (1)
- Lookout (1)
- Smithers (1)
School districts (1)
- Fayette County Schools (11 schools)