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Best Schools in Parkersburg, West Virginia
Compare 17 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
17
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
7,844
Total Students
Across Parkersburg
12.6:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
17 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score41%
ELA Assessment Score49%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)12 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)4 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)0 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.
Filtered Quality Highlights
- ✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 1,491 students at Parkersburg High School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 8:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Criss Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
2800 22Nd St, Parkersburg, WV 26101
6.8
Rating
Students
267
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
67%
Blennerhassett Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
448 Jewell Rd, Parkersburg, WV 26101
5.9
Rating
Students
522
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
59%
Gihon Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
2000 Belmont Rd, Parkersburg, WV 26101
5.8
Rating
Students
261
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
67%
Emerson Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
1605 36Th St, Parkersburg, WV 26104
5.1
Rating
Students
361
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
60%
Math Proficiency
50%
Lubeck Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
206 Lubeck Rd, Parkersburg, WV 26101
5
Rating
Students
381
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
52%
Madison Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
1426 32Nd St, Parkersburg, WV 26104
4.8
Rating
Students
264
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
52%
Hamilton Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
3501 Cadillac Dr, Parkersburg, WV 26104
4.3
Rating
Students
446
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
49%
Math Proficiency
34%
Jefferson Elementary Center
publicelementaryPK-5
1103 Plum St, Parkersburg, WV 26101
4
Rating
Students
475
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
36%
Edison Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1201 Hillcrest St, Parkersburg, WV 26101
3.8
Rating
Students
551
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
43%
Math Proficiency
39%
Parkersburg High School
publichighGrade 9-12
2101 Dudley Ave, Parkersburg, WV 26101
3.7
Rating
Students
1,491
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
54%
Math Proficiency
28%
Blennerhassett Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
444 Jewell Rd, Parkersburg, WV 26101
3.4
Rating
Students
534
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
32%
Parkersburg South High School
publichighGrade 9-12
1511 Blizzard Dr, Parkersburg, WV 26101
3.2
Rating
Students
1,373
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
49%
Math Proficiency
21%
Martin Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
1301 Hillcrest St, Parkersburg, WV 26101
3.1
Rating
Students
250
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
37%
Franklin Elementary Center
publicelementaryPK-5
1511 Division Street Ext, Parkersburg, WV 26101
2.8
Rating
Students
262
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
32%
Fairplains Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
615 Broadway Ave, Parkersburg, WV 26101
2.6
Rating
Students
160
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
32%
Van Devender Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
918 31St St, Parkersburg, WV 26104
1.9
Rating
Students
244
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
13%
Wood Co Voc Tech Ctr
publichighGrade 9-12
1515 Blizzard Dr, Parkersburg, WV 26101
0
Rating
Students
2
Student-Teacher
0:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Detailed Overview of Schools in Parkersburg
Parkersburg, West Virginia is home to 17 schools serving over 7,844 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Parkersburg, West Virginia?
There are 17 schools in Parkersburg, serving 7,844 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in Parkersburg?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Parkersburg include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in Parkersburg?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Parkersburg is 12.6:1.