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Fort Gay Pre K-8 vs. Wayne Middle School

Should you attend Fort Gay Pre K-8 or Wayne Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Fort Gay Pre K-8
1 Viking Dr
Fort Gay, WV 25514
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Wayne Middle School
200 Pioneer Road
Wayne, WV 25570
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4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
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Wayne Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
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).
Serving 370 students in grades 6-8, Wayne Middle School 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 25% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (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 American Indian), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-8
6-8
Total Students
505 students
370 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Fort Gay Pre K-8 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Wayne Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Fort Gay Pre K-8.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Wayne Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
32 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Fort Gay Pre K-8 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Wayne Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Fort Gay Pre K-8 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Wayne County Schools School District and the state of West Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Wayne Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Wayne County Schools School District and the state of West Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#505 out of 627 schools in WV
(Bottom 50%)
#430 out of 627 schools in WV
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Fort Gay Pre K-8, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Wayne Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
24%
(Bottom 50% in WV)
25%
(Bottom 50% in WV)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fort Gay Pre K-8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Wayne County Schools School District and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wayne Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Wayne County Schools School District and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
32%
(Bottom 50% in WV)
38%
(Bottom 50% in WV)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fort Gay Pre K-8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Wayne County Schools School District and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wayne Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Wayne County Schools School District and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in WV)
30-34%
(Top 50% in WV)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fort Gay Pre K-8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Wayne County Schools School District and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wayne Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Wayne County Schools School District and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Fort Gay Pre K-8 by grade.
This chart displays the students of Wayne Middle School by grade.
Pre-K Students
49
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Kindergarten Students
54
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Grade 1 Students
42
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Grade 2 Students
47
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Grade 3 Students
47
-
Grade 4 Students
42
-
Grade 5 Students
58
-
Grade 6 Students
47
130
Grade 7 Students
49
114
Grade 8 Students
70
126

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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1%
% Asian
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n/a
% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Wayne Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Wayne County Schools School District and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
% Black
1%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Fort Gay Pre K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Wayne County Schools School District and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Wayne Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Wayne County Schools School District and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
98%
98%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Fort Gay Pre K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Wayne County Schools School District and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Wayne Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Wayne County Schools School District and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
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n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Fort Gay Pre K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Wayne County Schools School District and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
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0.04
0.04
This chart showcases the diversity score of Fort Gay Pre K-8, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Wayne County Schools School District and West Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Wayne Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Wayne County Schools School District and West Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
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94%
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This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Wayne Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Wayne County Schools School District and West Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
n/a
10%
(11-12 School Year Data)
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This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Wayne Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Wayne County Schools School District and West Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2011-12 school year.
 
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