Best Schools in Lester, WV
Lester, WV has a total of 7 schools including 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools. A total of 3,149 students attend Lester, WV schools. On average, schools in Lester score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 27% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Lester meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Lester, WV
Lester, WV has 2 high schools with 1,084 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Lester score 22% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 25% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Lester don't meet expectations.
1. Liberty High School
SchoolGrade
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Raleigh County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 512 Students
2. Independence High School
SchoolGrade
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Raleigh County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 572 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lester, WV
Lester, WV has 2 middle schools with 853 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Lester score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Lester greatly exceed expectations.
1. Independence Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Raleigh County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 477 Students
2. Trap Hill Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Raleigh County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 376 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lester, WV
Lester, WV has 3 elementary schools with 1,212 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Lester score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Lester meet expectations.
1. Ridgeview Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Raleigh County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 420 Students
2. Fairdale Elementary School
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Raleigh County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 418 Students
3. Coal City Elementary
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Raleigh County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 374 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lester, WV
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lester, WV has a total population of 966 with 14% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lester, 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 Lester, WV.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
25.22 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.90 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.33 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lester, WV.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lester, WV.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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