Best Schools in Washington, WV
Washington, WV has 6 public schools (1 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,961 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in Washington greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Washington, WV
The top high schools in Washington, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Parkersburg South High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wood County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1454 Students
Best Middle Schools in Washington, WV
The top middle schools in Washington, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Edison Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wood County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 575 Students
2. Blennerhassett Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wood County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 509 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Washington, WV
The top elementary schools in Washington, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Blennerhassett Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wood County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 539 Students
2. Lubeck Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wood County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 379 Students
3. Mineral Wells Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wood County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 505 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Washington, WV
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Washington, WV has a total population of 6,101 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Washington, 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 Washington, WV.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.13 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.48 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.65 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Washington, WV.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Washington, 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 Washington, WV Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Washington, WV
How many schools are in Washington, WV?
Washington, WV has 6 public schools: 1 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,961 students in total.
How do schools in Washington perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Washington score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Washington greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Washington?
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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