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Best Schools in Welch, WV
Welch, WV has 10 public schools (4 high, 1 middle, 5 elementary) serving 3,615 students. On average they score 19% on state proficiency tests against a projected 23%, so schools in Welch meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Welch, WV
The top high schools in Welch, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wyoming County East High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wyoming County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 473 Students
2. Mount View High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 560 Students
3. Westside High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wyoming County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 585 Students
4. River View High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 408 Students
Best Middle Schools in Welch, WV
The top middle schools in Welch, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pineville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wyoming County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 267 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Welch, WV
The top elementary schools in Welch, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pineville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wyoming County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 320 Students
2. Baileysville Elementary & Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wyoming County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 309 Students
3. Southside K-8
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Projected Test Scores
Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 314 Students
4. Kimball Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 159 Students
5. Welch Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mcdowell County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 220 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Welch, WV
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Welch, WV has a total population of 4,297 with 9% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 77%, and 6% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Welch, 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 Welch, WV.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
36.37 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.51 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
30.86 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Welch, WV.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Welch, 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 Welch, WV Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Welch, WV
How many schools are in Welch, WV?
Welch, WV has 10 public schools: 4 high schools, 1 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 3,615 students in total.
How do schools in Welch perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Welch score 19% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 23%, so on average schools in Welch meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Welch?
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: 14%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 15%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 15%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 14%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 14%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 16%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 14%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 18%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Welch
2 of 2 schools in Welch carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
F: 2
All 2 public schools we grade in Welch. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.