Best Schools in Wood County, WV
Wood County, WV has 29 public schools (3 high, 5 middle, 18 elementary) serving 12,328 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in Wood County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Wood County, WV
The top high schools in Wood County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Williamstown High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wood County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 671 Students
2. Parkersburg High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wood County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1651 Students
3. Parkersburg South High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wood County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1454 Students
Best Middle Schools in Wood County, WV
The top middle schools in Wood County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jackson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wood County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 494 Students
2. Hamilton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wood County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 432 Students
3. Edison Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wood County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 575 Students
4. Blennerhassett Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wood County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 509 Students
5. Van Devender Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wood County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 311 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Wood County, WV
The top elementary schools in Wood County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Greenmont Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wood County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 229 Students
2. Williamstown Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wood County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 553 Students
3. Blennerhassett Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wood County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 539 Students
4. Criss Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wood County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 247 Students
5. Madison Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wood County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 287 Students
6. Gihon Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wood County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 269 Students
7. Emerson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wood County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 428 Students
8. Vienna Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wood County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 281 Students
9. Neale Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wood County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 382 Students
10. Lubeck Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
To read more about these statistics, please visit Wood County, WV Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Wood County, WV
How many schools are in Wood County, WV?
Wood County, WV has 29 public schools: 3 high schools, 5 middle schools and 18 elementary schools, serving 12,328 students in total.
How do schools in Wood County perform on state tests?
On average, 29 schools in Wood County score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in Wood County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Wood 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: 61%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Wood County
4 places in Wood County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- Parkersburg (16)
- Vienna (4)
- Williamstown (2)
- Davisville (1)
School districts (1)
- Wood County Schools (24 schools)