For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public school serving 136 students in Big Sandy, WV.
The top ranked public school in Big Sandy, WV is Fall River Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Big Sandy, WV public school have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Big Sandy have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public school average of 11% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Big Sandy, WV (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fall River Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13 Falcon Drive
Big Sandy, WV 24816
(304) 656-7665
Big Sandy, WV 24816
(304) 656-7665
Grades: PK-5
| 136 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Big Sandy, WV?
The top ranked public schools in Big Sandy, WV include Fall River Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Big Sandy?
1 public schools are located in Big Sandy.
What is the racial composition of students in Big Sandy?
Big Sandy public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public schools average of 11% (majority Black).
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