Best Schools in Putnam County, WV
Putnam County, WV has a total of 46 schools including 12 high schools, 10 middle schools and 23 elementary schools. A total of 19,099 students attend Putnam County, WV schools. On average, schools in Putnam County score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Putnam County meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Putnam County, WV
Putnam County, WV has 12 high schools with 7,567 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 Putnam County score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Putnam County don't meet expectations.
1. Hurricane High School
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Putnam County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1256 Students
2. Winfield High School
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Putnam County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 793 Students
3. Saint Albans High School
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Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 993 Students
4. Buffalo High School
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Putnam County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 377 Students
5. Nitro High School
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Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 827 Students
6. Ripley High School
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Jackson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 812 Students
7. Sissonville High School
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Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 563 Students
8. Poca High School
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Putnam County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 446 Students
9. Lincoln County High School
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Lincoln County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 852 Students
10. Hannan Junior/senior High School
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Mason County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 235 Students
Best Middle Schools in Putnam County, WV
Putnam County, WV has 10 middle schools with 4,907 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 Putnam County score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Putnam County meet expectations.
1. Hurricane Middle
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Putnam County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 849 Students
2. Winfield Middle School
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Putnam County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 556 Students
3. Ripley Middle School
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Jackson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 613 Students
4. Sissonville Middle School
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Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 541 Students
5. Andrew Jackson Middle School
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Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 512 Students
6. Poca Middle School
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Putnam County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 309 Students
7. Hayes Middle School
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Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 436 Students
8. George Washington Middle School
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Putnam County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 306 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Putnam County, WV
Putnam County, WV has 23 elementary schools with 6,625 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 Putnam County score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Putnam County meet expectations.
1. West Teays Elementary
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Putnam County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 501 Students
2. Culloden Elementary School
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Cabell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 212 Students
3. Winfield Elementary
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Putnam County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 509 Students
4. Rock Branch Elementary
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Putnam County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 214 Students
5. Scott Teays Elementary
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Putnam County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 463 Students
6. Kenna Elementary School
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Jackson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 238 Students
7. Fairplain Elementary School
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Jackson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 168 Students
8. Mountain View Elementary School
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Putnam County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 478 Students
9. Hometown Elementary
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Putnam County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 52 Students
10. Eastbrook Elementary School
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Putnam County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 246 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Putnam County, WV
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Putnam County, WV has a total population of 57,440 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Putnam County, 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 Putnam County, WV.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.67 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.10 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.57 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Putnam County, WV.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Putnam County, 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 Putnam County, WV Internet Health Assessment.
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