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Best Schools in Morgantown, WV
Morgantown, WV has 22 public schools (2 high, 4 middle, 13 elementary) serving 11,925 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 50%, so schools in Morgantown meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Morgantown, WV
The top high schools in Morgantown, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Morgantown High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monongalia County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1859 Students
2. University High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monongalia County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1362 Students
Best Middle Schools in Morgantown, WV
The top middle schools in Morgantown, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mountaineer Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monongalia County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 619 Students
2. Suncrest Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monongalia County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 501 Students
3. South Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monongalia County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 755 Students
4. Westwood Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monongalia County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 363 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Morgantown, WV
The top elementary schools in Morgantown, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cheat Lake Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monongalia County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 770 Students
2. North Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monongalia County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 584 Students
3. Ridgedale Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monongalia County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 525 Students
4. Suncrest Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monongalia County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 567 Students
5. Brookhaven Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monongalia County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 571 Students
6. Eastwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monongalia County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 586 Students
7. Mountainview Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monongalia County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 703 Students
8. Mylan Park Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monongalia County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 452 Students
9. Skyview Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monongalia County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 427 Students
10. Amplify Children's Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Amplify Children's Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 71 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Morgantown, WV
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Morgantown, WV has a total population of 70,445 with 41% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 53% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Morgantown, 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 Morgantown, WV.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.93 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.54 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.40 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Morgantown, WV.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Morgantown, 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 Morgantown, WV Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Morgantown, WV
How many schools are in Morgantown, WV?
Morgantown, WV has 22 public schools: 2 high schools, 4 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 11,925 students in total.
How do schools in Morgantown perform on state tests?
On average, 22 schools in Morgantown score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, so on average schools in Morgantown meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Morgantown?
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: 36%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Morgantown
15 of 15 schools in Morgantown carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 12B: 2C: 1
All 15 public schools we grade in Morgantown. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (2)
Middle and junior high schools (4)
Elementary and primary schools (9)
- Brookhaven Elementary School
- Cheat Lake Elementary School
- Eastwood Elementary School
- Mountainview Elementary School
- Mylan Park Elementary School
- North Elementary School
- Ridgedale Elementary School
- Skyview Elementary School
- Suncrest Elementary School
Private schools (7)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.
- Amplify Children's Academy
- Chestnut Mountain Ranch
- Covenant Christian School
- Morgantown Christian Academy
- Morgantown Learning Academy
- St Francis De Sales Central Catholic School
- Trinity Christian School