Best Schools in McDowell County, WV
McDowell County, WV has a total of 28 schools including 8 high schools, 8 middle schools and 11 elementary schools. A total of 7,987 students attend McDowell County, WV schools. On average, schools in McDowell County score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in McDowell County meet expectations.
Best High Schools in McDowell County, WV
McDowell County, WV has 8 high schools with 3,199 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 McDowell County score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in McDowell County meet expectations.
1. Graham High
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Tazewell County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 529 Students
2. Tazewell High
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Tazewell County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 537 Students
3. Hurley High
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Buchanan County Public Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 216 Students
4. Twin Valley High
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Buchanan County Public Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 194 Students
5. Wyoming County East High School
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Wyoming County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 473 Students
6. Mount View High School
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Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 560 Students
7. Montcalm High School
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Mercer County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 282 Students
8. River View High School
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Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 408 Students
Best Middle Schools in McDowell County, WV
McDowell County, WV has 8 middle schools with 2,294 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 McDowell County score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in McDowell County meet expectations.
1. Tazewell Middle
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Tazewell County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 369 Students
2. Graham Middle
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Tazewell County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 372 Students
3. Pineville Middle School
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Wyoming County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 267 Students
4. Sandy River Middle School
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Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 239 Students
Best Elementary Schools in McDowell County, WV
McDowell County, WV has 11 elementary schools with 2,494 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 McDowell County score 27% 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 McDowell County meet expectations.
1. Tazewell Intermediate
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Tazewell County Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 346 Students
2. Hurley Elementary/middle
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Buchanan County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 7 • 357 Students
3. Abb's Valley-boissevain Elementary
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Tazewell County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 139 Students
4. Herndon Cons Elementary & Middle School
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Wyoming County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 167 Students
5. Lashmeet/matoaka Elementary School
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Mercer County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 189 Students
6. Montcalm Elementary School
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Mercer County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 279 Students
7. Fall River Elementary School
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Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 136 Students
8. Baileysville Elementary & Middle School
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Wyoming County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 309 Students
9. Huff Cons Elementary & Middle School
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Wyoming County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 257 Students
10. Bluewell Elementary School
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Mercer County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 168 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in McDowell County, WV
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
McDowell County, WV has a total population of 19,111 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 76%, and 6% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in McDowell County, 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 McDowell County, WV.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
26.97 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.60 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.37 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in McDowell County, WV.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for McDowell County, WV.
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
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ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit McDowell County, WV Internet Health Assessment.
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