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

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Raleigh County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 512 Students

2. Independence High School

D

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Raleigh County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 477 Students

2. Trap Hill Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Raleigh County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 420 Students

2. Fairdale Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Raleigh County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 418 Students

3. Coal City Elementary

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

3,149

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

85%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

13%

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

D+

25.22 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

3.90 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

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

C-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,066 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

37 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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