Best Schools in Wetzel County, WV
Wetzel County, WV has 8 public schools (4 high, 0 middle, 4 elementary) serving 2,258 students. On average they score 23% on state proficiency tests against a projected 28%, so schools in Wetzel County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Wetzel County, WV
The top high schools in Wetzel County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Magnolia High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wetzel County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 343 Students
2. Hundred High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wetzel County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 94 Students
3. Paden City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wetzel County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 163 Students
4. Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wetzel County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 139 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Wetzel County, WV
The top elementary schools in Wetzel County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Long Drain School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wetzel County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 167 Students
2. New Martinsville School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wetzel County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 789 Students
3. Short Line School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wetzel County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 368 Students
4. Paden City Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wetzel County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 195 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Wetzel County, WV
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Wetzel County, WV has a total population of 14,442 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Wetzel County, 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 Wetzel County, WV.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.52 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.99 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.53 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Wetzel County, WV.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Wetzel County, 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 Wetzel County, WV Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Wetzel County, WV
How many schools are in Wetzel County, WV?
Wetzel County, WV has 8 public schools: 4 high schools, 0 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 2,258 students in total.
How do schools in Wetzel County perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Wetzel County score 23% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in Wetzel County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Wetzel County?
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: 32%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Wetzel County
6 places in Wetzel County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (6)
- New Martinsville (2)
- Paden City (2)
- Hundred (1)
- Metz (1)
- Pine Grove (1)
- Reader (1)
School districts (1)
- Wetzel County Schools (8 schools)