Best Schools in Taylor County, WV
Taylor County, WV has 7 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary) serving 3,018 students. On average they score 30% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in Taylor County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Taylor County, WV
The top high schools in Taylor County, 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 Taylor County, WV
The top middle schools in Taylor County, 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
Best Elementary Schools in Taylor County, WV
The top elementary schools in Taylor County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Taylor Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Taylor County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 283 Students
2. Anna Jarvis Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Taylor County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 503 Students
3. Kasson Elementary Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barbour County Board Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 176 Students
4. Flemington Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Taylor County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 122 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Taylor County, WV
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Taylor County, WV has a total population of 16,705 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Taylor 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 Taylor County, WV.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.89 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.59 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.30 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Taylor County, WV.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Taylor 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 Taylor County, WV Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Taylor County, WV
How many schools are in Taylor County, WV?
Taylor County, WV has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,018 students in total.
How do schools in Taylor County perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Taylor County score 30% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in Taylor County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Taylor 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.
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- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 37%
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- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 32%
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- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 34%
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- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Taylor County
2 places in Taylor County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
- Grafton (3)
- Flemington (2)
School districts (1)
- Taylor County Schools (5 schools)