Best High Schools in Upshur County, WV

Upshur County, WV has 5 high schools with 3,097 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 Upshur County score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 26% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Upshur County meet expectations.

1. South Harrison High School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Harrison County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 349 Students

2. Philip Barbour High School Complex

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Barbour County Board Of Education • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 629 Students

3. Braxton County High School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Braxton County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 503 Students

4. Buckhannon Upshur High School

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Upshur County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1196 Students

5. Tygarts Valley Middle/high School

D-

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Randolph County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 420 Students

Best Middle Schools in Upshur County, WV

Upshur County, WV has 5 middle schools with 1,442 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 Upshur County score 21% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 25% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Upshur County don't meet expectations.

1. Belington Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Barbour County Board Of Education • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 261 Students

2. Philippi Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Barbour County Board Of Education • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 291 Students

3. B-u Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Upshur County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 803 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Upshur County, WV

Upshur County, WV has 11 elementary schools with 2,703 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 Upshur County score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Upshur County don't meet expectations.

1. Junior Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Barbour County Board Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 107 Students

2. French Creek Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Upshur County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 228 Students

3. Tennerton Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Upshur County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 336 Students

4. George Ward Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Randolph County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 333 Students

5. Washington District Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Upshur County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 117 Students

6. Rock Cave Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Upshur County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 135 Students

7. Buckhannon Academy Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Upshur County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 519 Students

8. Hacker Valley Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Webster County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 53 Students

9. Union Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Upshur County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 264 Students

10. Hodgesville Elementary

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Upshur County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 178 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Upshur County, WV

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Upshur County, WV has a total population of 23,816 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Upshur County, WV

7,242

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

88%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

17%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Upshur County, WV.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A+

8.90 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A-

2.33 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A+

6.57 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Upshur County, WV.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Upshur County, WV.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

4,196 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

45 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Upshur County, WV Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Upshur County, WV

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Lewis County, WV

  • Actual Test Scores: 22%
  • Projected Test Scores: 27%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Barbour County, WV

  • Actual Test Scores: 31%
  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Randolph County, WV

  • Actual Test Scores: 29%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Harrison County, WV

  • Actual Test Scores: 31%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Taylor County, WV

  • Actual Test Scores: 31%
  • Projected Test Scores: 31%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Gilmer County, WV

  • Actual Test Scores: 25%
  • Projected Test Scores: 27%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Braxton County, WV

  • Actual Test Scores: 22%
  • Projected Test Scores: 24%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Doddridge County, WV

  • Actual Test Scores: 31%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Tucker County, WV

  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Webster County, WV

  • Actual Test Scores: 23%
  • Projected Test Scores: 23%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations