For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,447 students in the neighborhood of First Ward, Morgantown, WV.
The top ranked public schools in First Ward are Mountainview Elementary School and South Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of First Ward, Morgantown, WV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public school average of 11% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of First Ward, Morgantown, WV (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mountainview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
661 Greenbag Road
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 291-9255
Morgantown, WV 26508
(304) 291-9255
Grades: PK-5
| 703 students
Rank: #22.
South Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 East Parkway Drive
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 291-9340
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 291-9340
Grades: 6-8
| 755 students
Rank: n/an/a
Monongalia Technical Education Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1000 Mississippi Street
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 291-9240
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 291-9240
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of First Ward, Morgantown, WV?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of First Ward, Morgantown, WV include Mountainview Elementary School and South Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of First Ward, Morgantown?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of First Ward, Morgantown.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of First Ward, Morgantown?
the neighborhood of First Ward, Morgantown public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public schools average of 11% (majority Black).
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