Best Schools in Petroleum, WV
Petroleum, WV has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 1,956 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in Petroleum greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Petroleum, WV
The top high schools in Petroleum, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ritchie County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ritchie County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 387 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 Petroleum, WV
The top middle schools in Petroleum, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wirt County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wirt County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 294 Students
2. Ritchie County Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ritchie County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 330 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Petroleum, WV
The top elementary schools in Petroleum, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Smithville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ritchie County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 93 Students
2. Harrisville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ritchie County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 219 Students
3. Wirt County Primary Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wirt County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 338 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Petroleum, WV
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Petroleum, WV has a total population of 235 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 11% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Petroleum, 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 Petroleum, WV.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.07 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.55 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.51 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Petroleum, WV.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Petroleum, 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 Petroleum, WV Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Petroleum, WV
How many schools are in Petroleum, WV?
Petroleum, WV has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 1,956 students in total.
How do schools in Petroleum perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Petroleum score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in Petroleum greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Petroleum?
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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