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Best Schools in Smithville, WV
Smithville, WV has 7 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,302 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in Smithville greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Smithville, WV
The top high schools in Smithville, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gilmer County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gilmer County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 449 Students
2. Ritchie County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ritchie County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 387 Students
3. Calhoun Middle/high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calhoun County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 524 Students
Best Middle Schools in Smithville, WV
The top middle schools in Smithville, 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 Smithville, WV
The top elementary schools in Smithville, 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. Pleasant Hill School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calhoun County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 176 Students
3. Gilmer County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gilmer County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 343 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Smithville, WV
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Smithville, WV has a total population of 197 with 14% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 76%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Smithville, 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 Smithville, WV.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.02 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.82 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.20 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Smithville, WV.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Smithville, 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 Smithville, WV Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Smithville, WV
How many schools are in Smithville, WV?
Smithville, WV has 7 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,302 students in total.
How do schools in Smithville perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Smithville score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in Smithville greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Smithville?
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 Smithville
1 of 1 schools in Smithville carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
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All 1 public schools we grade in Smithville. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.