Best Schools in Gary, WV
Gary, WV has 2 public schools (1 high, 0 middle, 1 elementary) serving 780 students. On average they score 14% on state proficiency tests against a projected 21%, so schools in Gary don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Gary, WV
The top high schools in Gary, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mount View High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 560 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Gary, WV
The top elementary schools in Gary, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Welch Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
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Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 220 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Gary, WV
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Gary, WV has a total population of 798 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 10% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Gary, 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 Gary, WV.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.17 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.11 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.06 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Gary, WV.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Gary, WV.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Gary, WV Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Gary, WV
How many schools are in Gary, WV?
Gary, WV has 2 public schools: 1 high schools, 0 middle schools and 1 elementary schools, serving 780 students in total.
How do schools in Gary perform on state tests?
On average, 2 schools in Gary score 14% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 21%, so on average schools in Gary don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Gary?
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: 14%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 21%
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- Projected: 21%
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- Projected: 22%
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- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 15%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 14%
- Projected: 21%
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- Projected: 22%
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- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 15%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations