Best High Schools in Newark, WV

Newark, WV has 2 high schools with 1,946 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Newark score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Newark meet expectations.

1. Parkersburg High School

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Wood County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1651 Students

2. Wirt County High School

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Wirt County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 295 Students

Best Middle Schools in Newark, WV

Newark, WV has 2 middle schools with 726 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Newark score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Newark greatly exceed expectations.

1. Hamilton Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wood County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 432 Students

2. Wirt County Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wirt County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 294 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Newark, WV

Newark, WV has 2 elementary schools with 598 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Newark score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Newark meet expectations.

1. Wirt County Primary Center

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wirt County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 338 Students

2. Kanawha Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Wood County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 260 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Newark, WV

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Newark, WV has a total population of 505 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Newark, WV

3,270

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

86%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

14%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Newark, WV.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B+

8.82 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.03 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A

6.78 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Newark, WV.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Newark, WV.

ISP Report Card

D

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

493 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

32 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Newark, WV Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Newark, WV

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Elizabeth, WV

  • Actual Test Scores: 37%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Slate, WV

  • Actual Test Scores: 34%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Leachtown, WV

  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 27%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Freeport, WV

  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Hanna, WV

  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Morristown, WV

  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 27%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Kanawha, WV

  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Deerwalk, WV

  • Actual Test Scores: 34%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Walker, WV

  • Actual Test Scores: 33%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Palestine, WV

  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 27%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations