Best Schools in Newark, WV
Newark, WV has 6 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 3,270 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in Newark greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Newark, WV
The top high schools in Newark, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Parkersburg High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wood County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1651 Students
2. Wirt County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wirt County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 295 Students
Best Middle Schools in Newark, WV
The top middle schools in Newark, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hamilton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wood County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 432 Students
2. Wirt County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wirt County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 294 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Newark, WV
The top elementary schools in Newark, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wirt County Primary Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wirt County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 338 Students
2. Kanawha Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
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 Newark, WV.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.82 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.03 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Newark, WV Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Newark, WV
How many schools are in Newark, WV?
Newark, WV has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 3,270 students in total.
How do schools in Newark perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Newark score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Newark greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Newark?
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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