Best Schools in Upshur County, WV
Upshur County, WV has 15 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 9 elementary) serving 6,401 students. On average they score 24% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in Upshur County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Upshur County, WV
The top high schools in Upshur County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Philip Barbour High School Complex
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barbour County Board Of Education • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 629 Students
2. Buckhannon Upshur High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Upshur County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1196 Students
3. Lewis County High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lewis County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 756 Students
Best Middle Schools in Upshur County, WV
The top middle schools in Upshur County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Belington Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barbour County Board Of Education • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 261 Students
2. Robert L. Bland Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lewis County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 658 Students
3. B-u Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Upshur County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 803 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Upshur County, WV
The top elementary schools in Upshur County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. French Creek Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Upshur County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 228 Students
2. Tennerton Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Upshur County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 336 Students
3. Washington District Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Upshur County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 117 Students
4. Rock Cave Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Upshur County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 135 Students
5. Buckhannon Academy Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Upshur County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 519 Students
6. Belington Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barbour County Board Of Education • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 294 Students
7. Union Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Upshur County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 264 Students
8. Hodgesville Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Upshur County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 178 Students
9. Buckhannon Christian Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Buckhannon Christian Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 27 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
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 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
8.90 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.33 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Upshur County, WV Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Upshur County, WV
How many schools are in Upshur County, WV?
Upshur County, WV has 15 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 6,401 students in total.
How do schools in Upshur County perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in Upshur County score 24% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in Upshur County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Upshur 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: 22%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 37%
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- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 30%
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- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 28%
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- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 34%
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- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Upshur County
3 places in Upshur County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Buckhannon (7)
- French Creek (1)
- Rock Cave (1)
School districts (1)
- Upshur County Schools (9 schools)