Best Public Schools in Zip Code 26275

Summary:

The 26275 zip code is home to a single standout public elementary school, Junior Elementary, which serves grades PK-4 and consistently outperforms the Barbour County Board of Education and the state of West Virginia in academic performance. With a small student population of 107 and a low student-teacher ratio of 12.3, Junior Elementary has earned a strong reputation, ranking among the top 65 elementary schools in West Virginia and earning 4 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger.

Junior Elementary's academic excellence is evident in its standardized test scores, with 66.7% of 3rd graders proficient or better in math, compared to 47% for the district and 53.2% for the state. The school's consistent performance across grades 3 and 4 in both math and English language arts suggests that it is effectively implementing teaching strategies and supporting student learning. While the student population is predominantly white, the school's strong academic results indicate that it is meeting the needs of its students.

With higher-than-average spending per student at $14,227, Junior Elementary appears to be efficiently allocating resources to support its students' success. The school's standout performance, low student-teacher ratio, and high ranking among West Virginia elementary schools make it a compelling choice for families in the 26275 zip code area.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				WV Assessment Mathematics (2024)		WV Assessment English Language Arts (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WV Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Junior Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	49 West 1st Street	Junior	26275	Barbour County	Barbour County Board Of Education	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 823-1200	106	9	12.3		105 (99.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	58.7	134^th of 368 public elementary schools	63.6%		75.4	65^th of 368 public elementary schools	82.3%	69	66.7	40.0	66.7	40.0	$14,227	$3,579	$10,647

Cities Near Zip Code 26275

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Belington	1.55 mi	2	175^th
Junior	3.96 mi	1	88^th
Philippi	5.53 mi	3	189^th
Elkins	8.4 mi	10	190^th
Coalton	9.63 mi	1	239^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the West Virginia Department of Education.

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