Best Schools in Ritchie County, WV
Ritchie County, WV has a total of 7 schools including 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools. A total of 1,480 students attend Ritchie County, WV schools. On average, schools in Ritchie County score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Ritchie County exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Ritchie County, WV
Ritchie County, WV has 2 high schools with 390 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 Ritchie County score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Ritchie County meet expectations.
1. Ritchie County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ritchie County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 387 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ritchie County, WV
Ritchie County, WV has 1 middle schools with 330 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 Ritchie County score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Ritchie County meet expectations.
1. Ritchie County Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ritchie County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 330 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ritchie County, WV
Ritchie County, WV has 4 elementary schools with 760 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 Ritchie County score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Ritchie County exceed expectations.
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. St. Marys Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pleasants County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 234 Students
4. Creed Collins Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ritchie County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 214 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Ritchie County, WV
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Ritchie County, WV has a total population of 8,444 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Ritchie 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 Ritchie County, WV.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.58 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.18 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.40 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ritchie County, WV.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ritchie 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 Ritchie County, WV Internet Health Assessment.
Best Schools in Cities Near Ritchie County, WV
Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.
- Actual Test Scores: 35%
- Projected Test Scores: 33%
- Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 31%
- Projected Test Scores: 35%
- Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 32%
- Projected Test Scores: 31%
- Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 32%
- Projected Test Scores: 27%
- Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 25%
- Projected Test Scores: 27%
- Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 26%
- Projected Test Scores: 26%
- Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 40%
- Projected Test Scores: 36%
- Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 50%
- Projected Test Scores: 47%
- Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 23%
- Projected Test Scores: 25%
- Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 22%
- Projected Test Scores: 27%
- Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations