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Best Schools in Richwood, WV
Richwood, WV has 9 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 2,602 students. On average they score 22% on state proficiency tests against a projected 28%, so schools in Richwood meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Richwood, WV
The top high schools in Richwood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Webster County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Webster County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 526 Students
2. Greenbrier West High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenbrier County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 404 Students
3. Richwood High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nicholas County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 340 Students
Best Middle Schools in Richwood, WV
The top middle schools in Richwood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Richwood Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nicholas County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 229 Students
2. Western Greenbrier Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenbrier County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 264 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Richwood, WV
The top elementary schools in Richwood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Frankford Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenbrier County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 214 Students
2. Cherry River Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nicholas County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 151 Students
3. Glade Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Webster County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 378 Students
4. Crichton Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenbrier County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 96 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Richwood, WV
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Richwood, WV has a total population of 2,050 with 13% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 11% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Richwood, 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 Richwood, WV.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.68 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.99 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.69 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Richwood, WV.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Richwood, 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 Richwood, WV Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Richwood, WV
How many schools are in Richwood, WV?
Richwood, WV has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 2,602 students in total.
How do schools in Richwood perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Richwood score 22% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in Richwood meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Richwood?
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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Every school in Richwood
1 of 1 schools in Richwood carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
D: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Richwood. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.