Summary:
The 11 elementary schools located in Wayne County Schools serve grades ranging from pre-K to 8th grade, with most being traditional elementary schools serving grades pre-K to 5. The schools vary significantly in size, with student populations ranging from 56 students at Genoa Elementary to 635 students at Ceredo-Kenova Elementary.
Among the standout schools, Ceredo-Kenova Elementary and Kellogg Elementary School consistently rank among the top elementary schools in West Virginia, maintaining 4-star ratings from SchoolDigger. These high-performing schools outperform the county and state averages on state assessments in mathematics, English language arts, and science. In contrast, smaller, more rural schools like East Lynn Elementary School and Dunlow Elementary School struggle to meet state averages, highlighting the challenges faced by smaller, isolated communities.
The data also reveals significant variation in student performance across the schools, with some, like Crum Pre K-8 School, excelling in the upper grades, while others, such as Fort Gay Pre K-8, underperform in both mathematics and English language arts. Additionally, the lack of diversity in the student populations across the schools may indicate potential equity issues within the district, warranting further investigation into the distribution of resources and educational opportunities.
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