Best Schools in Simpson, WV
Simpson, WV has 6 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 2,746 students. On average they score 25% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in Simpson meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Simpson, WV
The top high schools in Simpson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Grafton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Taylor County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 620 Students
2. Philip Barbour High School Complex
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barbour County Board Of Education • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 629 Students
Best Middle Schools in Simpson, WV
The top middle schools in Simpson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Taylor County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Taylor County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 685 Students
2. Philippi Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barbour County Board Of Education • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 291 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Simpson, WV
The top elementary schools in Simpson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Philippi Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barbour County Board Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 399 Students
2. Flemington Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Taylor County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 122 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Simpson, WV
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Simpson, WV has a total population of 426 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 71%, and 11% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Simpson, 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 Simpson, WV.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.97 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.43 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.54 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Simpson, WV.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Simpson, 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 Simpson, WV Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Simpson, WV
How many schools are in Simpson, WV?
Simpson, WV has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 2,746 students in total.
How do schools in Simpson perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Simpson score 25% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in Simpson meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Simpson?
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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