Best Schools in Walker, WV
Walker, WV has 12 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 5,997 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Walker greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Walker, WV
The top high schools in Walker, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Williamstown High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wood County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 671 Students
2. Parkersburg High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wood County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1651 Students
3. Ritchie County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ritchie County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 387 Students
4. Wirt County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wirt County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 295 Students
Best Middle Schools in Walker, WV
The top middle schools in Walker, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hamilton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wood County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 432 Students
2. Wirt County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wirt County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 294 Students
3. Ritchie County Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ritchie County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 330 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Walker, WV
The top elementary schools in Walker, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Williamstown Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wood County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 553 Students
2. Harrisville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ritchie County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 219 Students
3. Wirt County Primary Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wirt County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 338 Students
4. Kanawha Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wood County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 260 Students
5. Jefferson Elementary Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
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 Walker, WV.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.55 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.04 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Walker, WV Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Walker, WV
How many schools are in Walker, WV?
Walker, WV has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 5,997 students in total.
How do schools in Walker perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Walker score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Walker greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Walker?
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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