Best Schools in Young, WV
Young, WV has 8 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 4,359 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Young exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Young, WV
The top high schools in Young, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Winfield High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Putnam County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 793 Students
2. Ripley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 812 Students
3. Point Pleasant Junior/senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mason County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1107 Students
Best Middle Schools in Young, WV
The top middle schools in Young, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Winfield Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Putnam County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 556 Students
2. Ripley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 613 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Young, WV
The top elementary schools in Young, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kenna Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 238 Students
2. Confidence Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Putnam County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 104 Students
3. Leon Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mason County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 136 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Young, WV
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Young, WV has a total population of 299 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Young, 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 Young, WV.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.32 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.62 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.70 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Young, WV.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Young, 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 Young, WV Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Young, WV
How many schools are in Young, WV?
Young, WV has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 4,359 students in total.
How do schools in Young perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Young score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Young exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Young?
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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