Best Schools in Lester, WV
Lester, WV has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,149 students. On average they score 28% on state proficiency tests against a projected 28%, so schools in Lester exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lester, WV
The top high schools in Lester, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Liberty High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Raleigh County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 512 Students
2. Independence High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Raleigh County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 572 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lester, WV
The top middle schools in Lester, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Independence Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Raleigh County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 477 Students
2. Trap Hill Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Raleigh County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 376 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lester, WV
The top elementary schools in Lester, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ridgeview Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Raleigh County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 420 Students
2. Fairdale Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Raleigh County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 418 Students
3. Coal City Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
To read more about these statistics, please visit Lester, WV Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Lester, WV
How many schools are in Lester, WV?
Lester, WV has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,149 students in total.
How do schools in Lester perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Lester score 28% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in Lester exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Lester?
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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