Best Schools in Independence, WV
Independence, WV has 11 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 7,870 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in Independence meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Independence, WV
The top high schools in Independence, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Morgantown High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monongalia County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1859 Students
2. East Fairmont High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 689 Students
3. Preston High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Preston County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1178 Students
Best Middle Schools in Independence, WV
The top middle schools in Independence, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monongalia County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 755 Students
2. East Fairmont Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 723 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Independence, WV
The top elementary schools in Independence, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ridgedale Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monongalia County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 525 Students
2. East Dale Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 348 Students
3. Mountainview Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monongalia County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 703 Students
4. South Preston School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Preston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 342 Students
5. Fellowsville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Preston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 92 Students
6. West Preston School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Preston County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 656 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Independence, WV
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Independence, WV has a total population of 2,206 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 35% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Independence, 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 Independence, WV.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.18 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.59 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.59 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Independence, WV.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Independence, 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 Independence, WV Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Independence, WV
How many schools are in Independence, WV?
Independence, WV has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 7,870 students in total.
How do schools in Independence perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Independence score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Independence meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Independence?
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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- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 41%
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- Projected: 51%
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- Projected: 30%
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- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 43%
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