Best Schools in Macfarlan, WV
Macfarlan, WV has 8 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,437 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in Macfarlan greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Macfarlan, WV
The top high schools in Macfarlan, 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. Wirt County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wirt County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 295 Students
3. Calhoun Middle/high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calhoun County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 524 Students
Best Middle Schools in Macfarlan, WV
The top middle schools in Macfarlan, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wirt County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wirt County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 294 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 Macfarlan, WV
The top elementary schools in Macfarlan, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Smithville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ritchie County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 93 Students
2. Wirt County Primary Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wirt County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 338 Students
3. Pleasant Hill School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calhoun County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 176 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Macfarlan, WV
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Macfarlan, WV has a total population of 250 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 10% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Macfarlan, 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 Macfarlan, WV.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.10 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.46 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.65 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Macfarlan, WV.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Macfarlan, 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 Macfarlan, WV Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Macfarlan, WV
How many schools are in Macfarlan, WV?
Macfarlan, WV has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,437 students in total.
How do schools in Macfarlan perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Macfarlan score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in Macfarlan greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Macfarlan?
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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