Best Schools in Murphy, WV
Murphy, WV has 6 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 3,496 students. On average they score 24% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in Murphy meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Murphy, WV
The top high schools in Murphy, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Philip Barbour High School Complex
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barbour County Board Of Education • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 629 Students
2. Buckhannon Upshur High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Upshur County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1196 Students
Best Middle Schools in Murphy, WV
The top middle schools in Murphy, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Philippi Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barbour County Board Of Education • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 291 Students
2. B-u Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Upshur County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 803 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Murphy, WV
The top elementary schools in Murphy, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Philippi Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barbour County Board Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 399 Students
2. Hodgesville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Upshur County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 178 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Murphy, WV
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Murphy, WV has a total population of 274 with 12% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 8% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Murphy, 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 Murphy, WV.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.43 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.22 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.21 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Murphy, WV.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Murphy, 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 Murphy, WV Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Murphy, WV
How many schools are in Murphy, WV?
Murphy, WV has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 3,496 students in total.
How do schools in Murphy perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Murphy score 24% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in Murphy meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Murphy?
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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- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 31%
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- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 31%
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- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations