Best Schools in Putnam County, WV
Putnam County, WV has 33 public schools (7 high, 7 middle, 17 elementary) serving 14,298 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in Putnam County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Putnam County, WV
The top high schools in Putnam County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hurricane High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Putnam County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1256 Students
2. Winfield High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Putnam County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 793 Students
3. Saint Albans High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 993 Students
4. Buffalo High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Putnam County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 377 Students
5. Nitro High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 827 Students
6. Poca High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Putnam County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 446 Students
7. Sissonville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 563 Students
Best Middle Schools in Putnam County, WV
The top middle schools in Putnam County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hurricane Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Putnam County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 849 Students
2. Winfield Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Putnam County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 556 Students
3. Sissonville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 541 Students
4. Andrew Jackson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 512 Students
5. Poca Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Putnam County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 309 Students
6. Hayes Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 436 Students
7. George Washington Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Putnam County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 306 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Putnam County, WV
The top elementary schools in Putnam County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Teays Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Putnam County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 501 Students
2. Winfield Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Putnam County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 509 Students
3. Rock Branch Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Putnam County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 214 Students
4. Scott Teays Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Putnam County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 463 Students
5. Mountain View Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Putnam County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 478 Students
6. Hometown Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Putnam County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 52 Students
7. Eastbrook Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Putnam County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 246 Students
8. Hurricane Town Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Putnam County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 299 Students
9. George Washington Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Putnam County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 214 Students
10. Conner Street Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Putnam County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 357 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.
Questions About Schools in Putnam County, WV
How many schools are in Putnam County, WV?
Putnam County, WV has 33 public schools: 7 high schools, 7 middle schools and 17 elementary schools, serving 14,298 students in total.
How do schools in Putnam County perform on state tests?
On average, 33 schools in Putnam County score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Putnam County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Putnam County?
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: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Putnam County
8 places in Putnam County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (8)
School districts (1)
- Putnam County Schools (22 schools)