Best Schools in Gay, WV
Gay, WV has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,554 students. On average they score 28% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in Gay exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Gay, WV
The top high schools in Gay, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Roane County High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Roane County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 540 Students
2. Ripley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 812 Students
Best Middle Schools in Gay, WV
The top middle schools in Gay, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ripley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 613 Students
2. Spencer Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Roane County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 331 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Gay, WV
The top elementary schools in Gay, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ripley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 563 Students
2. Walton Elementary/middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Roane County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 241 Students
3. Spencer Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Roane County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 454 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Gay, WV
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Gay, WV has a total population of 585 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 7% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Gay, 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 Gay, WV.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.34 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.07 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.27 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Gay, WV.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Gay, 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 Gay, WV Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Gay, WV
How many schools are in Gay, WV?
Gay, WV has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,554 students in total.
How do schools in Gay perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Gay score 28% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in Gay exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Gay?
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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