Best Schools in Purgitsville, WV
Purgitsville, WV has 10 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 4,525 students. On average they score 26% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in Purgitsville meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Purgitsville, WV
The top high schools in Purgitsville, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Keyser High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mineral County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 671 Students
2. Moorefield High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hardy County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 499 Students
3. Hampshire Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hampshire County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 818 Students
Best Middle Schools in Purgitsville, WV
The top middle schools in Purgitsville, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Romney Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hampshire County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 390 Students
2. Moorefield Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hardy County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 334 Students
3. Keyser Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mineral County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 719 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Purgitsville, WV
The top elementary schools in Purgitsville, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Moorefield Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hardy County Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 302 Students
2. Burlington Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mineral County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 102 Students
3. Capon Bridge Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hampshire County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 283 Students
4. Moorefield Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hardy County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 407 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Purgitsville, WV
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Purgitsville, WV has a total population of 878 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Purgitsville, 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 Purgitsville, WV.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.05 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.97 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.08 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Purgitsville, WV.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Purgitsville, 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 Purgitsville, WV Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Purgitsville, WV
How many schools are in Purgitsville, WV?
Purgitsville, WV has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 4,525 students in total.
How do schools in Purgitsville perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Purgitsville score 26% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in Purgitsville meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Purgitsville?
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: 26%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations