Best Schools in Wood County, WV
Wood County, WV has a total of 33 schools including 6 high schools, 6 middle schools and 18 elementary schools. A total of 12,941 students attend Wood County, WV schools. On average, schools in Wood County score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Wood County exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Wood County, WV
Wood County, WV has 6 high schools with 4,238 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 Wood County score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Wood County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Williamstown High School
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Wood County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 671 Students
2. Parkersburg High School
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Wood County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1651 Students
3. Parkersburg South High School
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Wood County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1454 Students
Best Middle Schools in Wood County, WV
Wood County, WV has 6 middle schools with 2,934 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 Wood County score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Wood County meet expectations.
1. Jackson Middle School
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Wood County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 494 Students
2. Hamilton Middle School
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Wood County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 432 Students
3. Edison Middle School
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Wood County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 575 Students
4. Blennerhassett Middle School
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Wood County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 509 Students
5. Elkview Middle School
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Kanawha County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 613 Students
6. Van Devender Middle School
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Wood County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 311 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Wood County, WV
Wood County, WV has 18 elementary schools with 5,769 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 Wood County score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Wood County exceed expectations.
1. Greenmont Elementary School
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Wood County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 229 Students
2. Williamstown Elementary School
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Wood County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 553 Students
3. Blennerhassett Elementary School
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Wood County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 539 Students
4. Criss Elementary School
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Wood County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 247 Students
5. Madison Elementary School
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Wood County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 287 Students
6. Gihon Elementary School
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Wood County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 269 Students
7. Emerson Elementary School
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Wood County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 428 Students
8. Vienna Elementary School
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Wood County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 281 Students
9. Neale Elementary School
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Wood County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 382 Students
10. Lubeck Elementary School
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Wood County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 379 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Wood County, WV
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Wood County, WV has a total population of 84,296 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Wood 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 Wood County, WV.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.43 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.46 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.97 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Wood County, WV.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Wood County, WV.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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