Best Schools in West Virginia
West Virginia has a total of 854 schools including 185 high schools, 175 middle schools and 443 elementary schools. A total of 290,964 students attend West Virginia schools. On average, schools in West Virginia score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in West Virginia meet expectations.
Best High Schools in West Virginia
West Virginia has 185 high schools with 95,141 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 West Virginia score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in West Virginia meet expectations.
1. Graham High
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Tazewell County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 529 Students
2. Tazewell High
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Tazewell County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 537 Students
3. Watauga High
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Watauga County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1272 Students
4. Highland High
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Highland County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 103 Students
5. Narrows High
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Giles County Public Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 411 Students
6. Bath County High
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Bath County Public Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 184 Students
7. Steubenville High School
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Steubenville City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 699 Students
8. Giles High
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Giles County Public Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 656 Students
9. Hurley High
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Buchanan County Public Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 216 Students
10. George Washington High School
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Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1195 Students
Best Middle Schools in West Virginia
West Virginia has 175 middle schools with 74,560 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 West Virginia score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in West Virginia meet expectations.
1. Tazewell Middle
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Tazewell County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 369 Students
2. Graham Middle
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Tazewell County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 372 Students
3. Harding Middle School
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Steubenville City • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 752 Students
4. Cranberry Middle
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Avery County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 170 Students
5. Staunton River Middle
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Bedford County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 627 Students
6. Mountaineer Middle School
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Monongalia County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 619 Students
7. South Gallia Middle School
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Gallia County Local • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 114 Students
8. John Adams Middle School
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Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 705 Students
9. Buckeye Local Junior High
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Buckeye Local • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 209 Students
10. Suncrest Middle School
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Monongalia County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 501 Students
Best Elementary Schools in West Virginia
West Virginia has 443 elementary schools with 119,489 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 West Virginia score 32% 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 West Virginia meet expectations.
1. Wells Academy
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Steubenville City • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 329 Students
2. Smithville Elementary
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Ritchie County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 93 Students
3. Greenmont Elementary School
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Wood County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 229 Students
4. East Garfield Elementary School
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Steubenville City • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 342 Students
5. Kenna Elementary School
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Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 166 Students
6. West Liberty Elementary School
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Ohio County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 122 Students
7. Holz Elementary School
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Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 278 Students
8. Evans Elementary School
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Jackson County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 137 Students
9. Tazewell Intermediate
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Tazewell County Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 346 Students
10. Brandywine Elementary School
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Pendleton County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 107 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in West Virginia
State-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
West Virginia has a total population of 1,793,716 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in West Virginia
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 West Virginia.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.94 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.84 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.10 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in West Virginia.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for West Virginia.
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 West Virginia Internet Health Assessment.
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