Best Schools in Joy, WV
Joy, WV has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,050 students. On average they score 30% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Joy meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Joy, WV
The top high schools in Joy, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ritchie County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ritchie County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 387 Students
2. Doddridge County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Doddridge County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 327 Students
Best Middle Schools in Joy, WV
The top middle schools in Joy, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Doddridge County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Doddridge County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 328 Students
2. Ritchie County Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ritchie County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 330 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Joy, WV
The top elementary schools in Joy, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Doddridge County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Doddridge County Schools • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 300 Students
2. Creed Collins Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ritchie County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 214 Students
3. Doddridge County Preschool Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Doddridge County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 164 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Joy, WV
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Joy, WV has a total population of 60 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Joy, 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 Joy, WV.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.17 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.35 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.82 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Joy, WV.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Joy, 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 Joy, WV Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Joy, WV
How many schools are in Joy, WV?
Joy, WV has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,050 students in total.
How do schools in Joy perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Joy score 30% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Joy meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Joy?
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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