Best Schools in Murphytown, WV
Murphytown, WV has 3 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 1 elementary) serving 2,650 students. On average they score 33% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in Murphytown meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Murphytown, WV
The top high schools in Murphytown, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Parkersburg High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wood County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1651 Students
Best Middle Schools in Murphytown, WV
The top middle schools in Murphytown, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hamilton Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wood County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 432 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Murphytown, WV
The top elementary schools in Murphytown, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jefferson Elementary Center
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wood County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 567 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Murphytown, WV
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Murphytown, WV has a total population of 537 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Murphytown, 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 Murphytown, WV.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.79 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.02 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.76 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Murphytown, WV.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Murphytown, 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 Murphytown, WV Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Murphytown, WV
How many schools are in Murphytown, WV?
Murphytown, WV has 3 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 1 elementary schools, serving 2,650 students in total.
How do schools in Murphytown perform on state tests?
On average, 3 schools in Murphytown score 33% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Murphytown meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Murphytown?
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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