Best Schools in Ritchie County, WV
Ritchie County, WV has 6 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 1,246 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in Ritchie County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Ritchie County, WV
The top high schools in Ritchie County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
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
The top middle schools in Ritchie County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
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
The top elementary schools in Ritchie County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
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. 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.
Questions About Schools in Ritchie County, WV
How many schools are in Ritchie County, WV?
Ritchie County, WV has 6 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 1,246 students in total.
How do schools in Ritchie County perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Ritchie County score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Ritchie County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Ritchie 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.
Best Schools in Cities Near Ritchie County, WV
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- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Ritchie County
4 places in Ritchie County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- Ellenboro (2)
- Harrisville (1)
- Pennsboro (1)
- Smithville (1)
School districts (1)
- Ritchie County Schools (5 schools)