Best Schools in McDowell County, WV
McDowell County, WV has 9 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 6 elementary) serving 2,537 students. On average they score 16% on state proficiency tests against a projected 23%, so schools in McDowell County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in McDowell County, WV
The top high schools in McDowell County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mount View High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 560 Students
2. River View High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 408 Students
Best Middle Schools in McDowell County, WV
The top middle schools in McDowell County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sandy River Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 239 Students
Best Elementary Schools in McDowell County, WV
The top elementary schools in McDowell County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fall River Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 136 Students
2. Bradshaw Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 272 Students
3. Southside K-8
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 314 Students
4. Iaeger Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 229 Students
5. Kimball Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 159 Students
6. Welch Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 220 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.
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 McDowell County, WV Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in McDowell County, WV
How many schools are in McDowell County, WV?
McDowell County, WV has 9 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 2,537 students in total.
How do schools in McDowell County perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in McDowell County score 16% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 23%, so on average schools in McDowell County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in McDowell County?
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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- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Mcdowell County
7 places in Mcdowell County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (7)
School districts (1)
- Mcdowell County Schools (9 schools)