Best Schools in Oakvale, WV
Oakvale, WV has 13 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 7 elementary) serving 6,125 students. On average they score 29% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in Oakvale exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Oakvale, WV
The top high schools in Oakvale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Princeton Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mercer County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 983 Students
2. Bluefield High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mercer County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 608 Students
3. Pikeview High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mercer County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 630 Students
Best Middle Schools in Oakvale, WV
The top middle schools in Oakvale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pikeview Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mercer County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 568 Students
2. Bluefield Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mercer County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 467 Students
3. Princeton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mercer County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 503 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Oakvale, WV
The top elementary schools in Oakvale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Athens Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mercer County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 242 Students
2. Glenwood School (k-8)
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mercer County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 600 Students
3. Melrose Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mercer County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 252 Students
4. Mercer Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mercer County Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 288 Students
5. Oakvale School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mercer County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 181 Students
6. Mountain Valley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mercer County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 304 Students
7. Princeton Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mercer County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 499 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Oakvale, WV
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Oakvale, WV has a total population of 9,976 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Oakvale, 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 Oakvale, WV.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.37 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.00 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.37 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Oakvale, WV.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Oakvale, 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 Oakvale, WV Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Oakvale, WV
How many schools are in Oakvale, WV?
Oakvale, WV has 13 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 6,125 students in total.
How do schools in Oakvale perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Oakvale score 29% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in Oakvale exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Oakvale?
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: 28%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations