Serving 505 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Fort Gay Pre K-8 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 505 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WV
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fort Gay Pre K-8's student population of 505 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
505 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fort Gay Pre K-8 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 627 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fort Gay Pre K-8 is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.22. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#505 out of 627 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
28%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
2%
Black
1%
4%
White
98%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fort Gay Pre K-8's ranking?
Fort Gay Pre K-8 is ranked #505 out of 627 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Fort Gay Pre K-8?
505 students attend Fort Gay Pre K-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Fort Gay Pre K-8 students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fort Gay Pre K-8?
Fort Gay Pre K-8 has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fort Gay Pre K-8 offer ?
Fort Gay Pre K-8 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fort Gay Pre K-8 part of?
Fort Gay Pre K-8 is part of Wayne County Schools School District.
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