Best High Schools in West Virginia

High schools
111
Students
79,361
Avg actual
28%
Avg projected
32%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in West Virginia, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. George Washington High School

A+

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1195 Students

2. Morgantown High School

A+

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Monongalia County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1859 Students

3. University High School

A+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Monongalia County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1362 Students

4. Bridgeport High School

A+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Harrison County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 808 Students

5. Williamstown High School

A+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Wood County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 671 Students

6. Hurricane High School

A+

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Putnam County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1256 Students

7. Jefferson High School

A+

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Jefferson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1444 Students

8. Winfield High School

A+

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Putnam County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 793 Students

9. Herbert Hoover High School

A+

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 789 Students

10. Washington High School

A

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Jefferson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1328 Students

See all 111 high schools here ranked

Best Middle Schools in West Virginia

Middle schools
109
Students
49,424
Avg actual
29%
Avg projected
34%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in West Virginia, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Mountaineer Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Monongalia County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 619 Students

2. John Adams Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 705 Students

3. Suncrest Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Monongalia County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 501 Students

4. Bridgeport Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Harrison County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 603 Students

5. Buffalo Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wayne County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 252 Students

6. Harpers Ferry Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Jefferson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 562 Students

7. Hurricane Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Putnam County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 849 Students

8. Winfield Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Putnam County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 556 Students

9. Jackson Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wood County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 494 Students

10. Triadelphia Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Ohio County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 390 Students

See all 108 middle schools here ranked

Best Elementary Schools in West Virginia

Elementary schools
452
Students
124,422
Avg actual
30%
Avg projected
34%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in West Virginia, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Smithville Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Ritchie County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 93 Students

2. Greenmont Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wood County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 229 Students

3. Kenna Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 166 Students

4. West Liberty Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Ohio County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 122 Students

5. Holz Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 278 Students

6. Evans Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Jackson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 137 Students

7. Brandywine Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Pendleton County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 107 Students

8. C. W. Shipley Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Jefferson County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 346 Students

9. West Teays Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Putnam County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 501 Students

10. Hillsboro Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Pocahontas County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 75 Students

See all 366 elementary schools here ranked

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

260,272

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

89%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

24%

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

A-

13.94 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.84 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A

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

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,184 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

49 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit West Virginia Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in West Virginia

How many schools are in West Virginia?

West Virginia has 736 public schools: 111 high schools, 109 middle schools and 452 elementary schools, serving 260,272 students in total.

How do schools in West Virginia perform on state tests?

On average, 736 schools in West Virginia score 30% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in West Virginia meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in West Virginia?

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.

Best Schools in Cities Near West Virginia

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Virginia

  • Actual: 72%
  • Projected: 47%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Ohio

  • Actual: 58%
  • Projected: 45%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
District of Columbia

  • Actual: 23%
  • Projected: 27%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Maryland

  • Actual: 36%
  • Projected: 35%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Pennsylvania

  • Actual: 47%
  • Projected: 47%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
North Carolina

  • Actual: 55%
  • Projected: 45%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Kentucky

  • Actual: 42%
  • Projected: 34%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Delaware

  • Actual: 33%
  • Projected: 37%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Indiana

  • Actual: 41%
  • Projected: 38%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
South Carolina

  • Actual: 51%
  • Projected: 37%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations

Every city and county in West Virginia

School rankings for each place: 1487 cities, towns and neighborhoods, and 55 counties.

Counties

Cities and towns

School district map of West Virginia

Every public school district in West Virginia with graded schools. Hover for the district and its school count; click to open its page.

shaded by the district's average SchoolGrade, F to A; grey = not yet graded. Boundaries from the NCES EDGE composite school district file. Districts without a page (fewer than three graded schools) are not linked.

Largest school districts in West Virginia

The 25 districts with the most graded schools in West Virginia. Each district page lists every one of its schools.