Best High Schools in Institute, WV

High schools
3
Students
2,999
Avg actual
31%
Avg projected
39%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top high schools in Institute, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Nitro High School

B

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 827 Students

2. South Charleston High School

B-

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 952 Students

3. Riverside High School

C

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1220 Students

Best Middle Schools in Institute, WV

Middle schools
4
Students
1,369
Avg actual
25%
Avg projected
38%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top middle schools in Institute, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Andrew Jackson Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 512 Students

2. Dunbar Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 300 Students

3. Mckinley Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 303 Students

4. East Bank Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 254 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Institute, WV

Elementary schools
5
Students
1,187
Avg actual
23%
Avg projected
32%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top elementary schools in Institute, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Cross Lanes Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 309 Students

2. Cedar Grove Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 168 Students

3. Pratt Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 161 Students

4. Dunbar Intermediate Center

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 252 Students

5. Dunbar Primary Center

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 297 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Institute, WV

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Institute, WV has a total population of 337 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Institute, WV

5,555

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

98%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

29%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Institute, WV.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C+

15.84 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

3.08 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

12.76 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Institute, WV.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Institute, WV.

ISP Report Card

D

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

940 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

38 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Institute, WV Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Institute, WV

How many schools are in Institute, WV?

Institute, WV has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 5,555 students in total.

How do schools in Institute perform on state tests?

On average, 12 schools in Institute score 26% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Institute don't meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Institute?

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.

Best Schools in Cities Near Institute, WV

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Dunbar, WV

  • Actual: 27%
  • Projected: 36%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Jefferson, WV

  • Actual: 29%
  • Projected: 37%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
St. Albans, WV

  • Actual: 29%
  • Projected: 37%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cross Lanes, WV

  • Actual: 33%
  • Projected: 41%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
South Charleston, WV

  • Actual: 33%
  • Projected: 38%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Nitro, WV

  • Actual: 32%
  • Projected: 39%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Upper Falls, WV

  • Actual: 28%
  • Projected: 39%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Tornado, WV

  • Actual: 28%
  • Projected: 36%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Poca, WV

  • Actual: 32%
  • Projected: 40%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Charleston, WV

  • Actual: 30%
  • Projected: 38%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations