Public schools in West Virginia achieve an average reading/language arts proficiency of 41% (2024).
The public schools with the highest reading/language arts proficiency are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public school with the highest reading/language arts proficiency in West Virginia is Greenmont Elementary School with 85-89%.
RLA Proficiency Range: 61%
87%
Avg. RLA Proficiency: 66%
Top Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Public Schools in West Virginia (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
RLA Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Greenmont Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: PK-5
209 58th St
Vienna, WV 26105
(304) 420-9544
Vienna, WV 26105
(304) 420-9544
Rank: #22.
George Washington High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 78%
Grades: 9-12
1522 Tennis Club Rd
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-7729
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-7729
Rank: #33.
Holz Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: PK-5
1505 Hampton Rd
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-1906
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-1906
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Bridgeport High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: 70-74%
Grades: 9-12
515 Johnson Ave
Bridgeport, WV 26330
(304) 326-7137
Bridgeport, WV 26330
(304) 326-7137
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Criss Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 70-74%
Grades: PK-5
2800 22nd St
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9522
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9522
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Winfield High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: 70-74%
Grades: 9-12
11268 Winfield Road
Winfield, WV 25213
(304) 586-3279
Winfield, WV 25213
(304) 586-3279
Rank: #77.
Smithville Elementary School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 60-79%
Grades: PK-4
157 Main Street
Smithville, WV 26178
(304) 477-3273
Smithville, WV 26178
(304) 477-3273
Rank: #88.
West Teays Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 69%
Grades: PK-5
3676 Teays Valley Road
Hurricane, WV 25526
(304) 757-6711
Hurricane, WV 25526
(304) 757-6711
Rank: #9 - 149. - 14.
C. W. Shipley Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: PK-5
652 Shipley School Road
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
(304) 725-4395
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
(304) 725-4395
Rank: #9 - 149. - 14.
Evans Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: PK-5
205 School House Drive
Evans, WV 25241
(304) 372-7333
Evans, WV 25241
(304) 372-7333
Rank: #9 - 149. - 14.
Hollywood Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: PK-5
412 Old Mill Road
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4590
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4590
Rank: #9 - 149. - 14.
Neale Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: PK-5
2305 Grand Central Ave
Vienna, WV 26105
(304) 420-9587
Vienna, WV 26105
(304) 420-9587
Rank: #9 - 149. - 14.
Salem Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: PK-5
273 Education Way
Salem, WV 26426
(304) 326-7180
Salem, WV 26426
(304) 326-7180
Rank: #9 - 149. - 14.
Sherman Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
RLA Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: PK-5
7487 Coal River Road
Comfort, WV 25049
(304) 837-8310
Comfort, WV 25049
(304) 837-8310
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
John Adams Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 67%
Grades: 6-8
2002 Presidential Dr
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-6652
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-6652
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
University High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: 67%
Grades: 9-12
131 Baker's Ridge Road
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 291-9270
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 291-9270
Rank: #1717.
Jefferson High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
RLA Proficiency: 66%
Grades: 9-12
4141 Flowing Springs Road
Shenandoah Junction, WV 25442
(304) 725-8491
Shenandoah Junction, WV 25442
(304) 725-8491
Rank: #1818.
Mt Lookout Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 60-69%
Grades: PK-5
1945 Mt. Lookout Road
Mount Lookout, WV 26678
(304) 872-2731
Mount Lookout, WV 26678
(304) 872-2731
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Hurricane High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: 63%
Grades: 9-12
3350 Teays Valley Road
Hurricane, WV 25526
(304) 562-3991
Hurricane, WV 25526
(304) 562-3991
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Morgantown High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
RLA Proficiency: 63%
Grades: 9-12
109 Wilson Avenue
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 291-9260
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 291-9260
Rank: #21 - 3221. - 32.
Culloden Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 60-64%
Grades: PK-5
19799 U.s. Route 60
Culloden, WV 25510
(304) 743-7301
Culloden, WV 25510
(304) 743-7301
Rank: #21 - 3221. - 32.
Fairview Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: 60-64%
Grades: 4-8
17 Jesses Run Road
Fairview, WV 26570
(304) 449-1312
Fairview, WV 26570
(304) 449-1312
Rank: #21 - 3221. - 32.
Gihon Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 60-64%
Grades: PK-5
2000 Belmont Rd
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9539
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9539
Rank: #21 - 3221. - 32.
Glen Fork Elementary & Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 60-64%
Grades: PK-8
111 Glen Fork Hollow Road
Glen Fork, WV 25845
(304) 682-6423
Glen Fork, WV 25845
(304) 682-6423
Rank: #21 - 3221. - 32.
Kenna Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 60-64%
Grades: PK-5
198 Eureka Rd
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-6104
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-6104
Rank: #21 - 3221. - 32.
Maysville Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 60-64%
Grades: PK-6
7 Elementary School Dr, Suite
Maysville, WV 26833
(304) 749-7441
Maysville, WV 26833
(304) 749-7441
Rank: #21 - 3221. - 32.
Midland Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 60-64%
Grades: PK-5
150 Kennedy Drive
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9186
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9186
Rank: #21 - 3221. - 32.
New Manchester Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 60-64%
Grades: PK-4
128 Frankfort Road
New Cumberland, WV 26047
(304) 564-3242
New Cumberland, WV 26047
(304) 564-3242
Rank: #21 - 3221. - 32.
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 60-64%
Grades: PK-4
1858 Valley School Road
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2148
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2148
Rank: #21 - 3221. - 32.
Saint Albans High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
RLA Proficiency: 60-64%
Grades: 9-12
2100 Kanawha Terrace
Saint Albans, WV 25177
(304) 722-0212
Saint Albans, WV 25177
(304) 722-0212
Rank: #21 - 3221. - 32.
West Taylor Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 60-64%
Grades: PK-4
200 Morrow Cross Road
Flemington, WV 26347
(304) 842-0490
Flemington, WV 26347
(304) 842-0490
Rank: #21 - 3221. - 32.
White Hall Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 60-64%
Grades: PK-4
38 Emerald Lane
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2158
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2158
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Bridgeport Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: 62%
Grades: 6-8
413 Johnson Ave
Bridgeport, WV 26330
(304) 326-7142
Bridgeport, WV 26330
(304) 326-7142
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Mountaineer Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 62%
Grades: 6-8
991 Price Street
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 284-2856
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 284-2856
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Williamstown Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
RLA Proficiency: 61%
Grades: PK-5
430 Caroline Ave
Williamstown, WV 26187
(304) 375-7675
Williamstown, WV 26187
(304) 375-7675
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the West Virginia average public schools reading/language arts proficiency?
The West Virginia average public schools reading/language arts proficiency is 41%% for 2024.
What are the public schools with the highest reading/language arts proficiency in West Virginia?
The best top ranked public schools in West Virginia include Greenmont Elementary School, George Washington High School and Holz Elementary School.
What is public high school and public elementary school with the highest reading/language arts proficiency in West Virginia?
The public high school with the highest reading/language arts proficiency in West Virginia is George Washington High School, with a value of 78%. The public elementary school with the highest reading/language arts proficiency is Greenmont Elementary School, with a value of 85-89%.
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