Best Schools in Ward, WV
Ward, WV has 8 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,972 students. On average they score 29% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Ward meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Ward, WV
The top high schools in Ward, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Herbert Hoover High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 789 Students
2. Riverside High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1220 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ward, WV
The top middle schools in Ward, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Elkview Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 613 Students
2. Mckinley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 303 Students
3. Du Pont Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 423 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ward, WV
The top elementary schools in Ward, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pinch Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 321 Students
2. Mary Ingles Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 135 Students
3. Cedar Grove Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 168 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Ward, WV
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Ward, WV has a total population of 81 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 81%, and 3% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Ward, 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 Ward, WV.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.17 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.04 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.13 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ward, WV.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ward, 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 Ward, WV Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Ward, WV
How many schools are in Ward, WV?
Ward, WV has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,972 students in total.
How do schools in Ward perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Ward score 29% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Ward meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Ward?
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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