Best High Schools in Walker, WV

Walker, WV has 3 high schools with 2,333 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 Walker score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Walker meet expectations.

1. Parkersburg High School

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Wood County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1651 Students

2. Ritchie County High School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Ritchie County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 387 Students

3. Wirt County High School

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Wirt County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 295 Students

Best Middle Schools in Walker, WV

Walker, WV has 3 middle schools with 1,056 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 Walker score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Walker exceed expectations.

1. Hamilton Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wood County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 432 Students

2. Wirt County Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wirt County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 294 Students

3. Ritchie County Middle

D+

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Ritchie County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 330 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Walker, WV

Walker, WV has 4 elementary schools with 1,384 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 Walker score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Walker meet expectations.

1. Harrisville Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Ritchie County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 219 Students

2. Wirt County Primary Center

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wirt County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 338 Students

3. Kanawha Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Wood County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 260 Students

4. Jefferson Elementary Center

C-

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Wood County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 567 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Walker, WV

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

Community Factors

Walker, WV has a total population of 1,039 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 10% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Walker, WV

4,773

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

86%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

10%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Walker, WV.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

A-

8.55 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.04 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A

6.51 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Walker, WV.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,566 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

22 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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