Best Schools in Mercer County, WV
Mercer County, WV has 24 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 16 elementary) serving 8,686 students. On average they score 27% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in Mercer County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Mercer County, WV
The top high schools in Mercer County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Princeton Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mercer County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 983 Students
2. Bluefield High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mercer County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 608 Students
3. Pikeview High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mercer County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 630 Students
4. Montcalm High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mercer County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 282 Students
Best Middle Schools in Mercer County, WV
The top middle schools in Mercer County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pikeview Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mercer County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 568 Students
2. Bluefield Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mercer County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 467 Students
3. Princeton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mercer County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 503 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Mercer County, WV
The top elementary schools in Mercer County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Athens Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mercer County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 242 Students
2. Glenwood School (k-8)
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mercer County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 600 Students
3. Melrose Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mercer County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 252 Students
4. Lashmeet/matoaka Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mercer County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 189 Students
5. Mercer Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mercer County Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 288 Students
6. Spanishburg
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mercer County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 181 Students
7. Montcalm Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mercer County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 279 Students
8. Bluefield Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mercer County Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 289 Students
9. Sun Valley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mercer County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 110 Students
10. Straley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mercer County Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 152 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Mercer County, WV
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Mercer County, WV has a total population of 59,664 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Mercer 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 Mercer County, WV.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.42 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.48 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.95 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Mercer County, WV.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Mercer 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 Mercer County, WV Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Mercer County, WV
How many schools are in Mercer County, WV?
Mercer County, WV has 24 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 16 elementary schools, serving 8,686 students in total.
How do schools in Mercer County perform on state tests?
On average, 24 schools in Mercer County score 27% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in Mercer County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Mercer 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: 73%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 16%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Mercer County
6 places in Mercer County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (6)
School districts (1)
- Mercer County Schools (24 schools)