Summary:
Vienna, West Virginia, is served by four schools within the highly-rated Wood County Schools district, which ranks in the top 11% of districts statewide, and includes three elementary schools (PK-5) and one middle school (6-8), with no high school within city limits.
This is an exceptionally strong school system, with every school exceeding state averages in most subjects. The standout is Greenmont Elementary School, a consistent top-10 school in the state (98th percentile) with remarkable proficiency rates—79.1% in math and 77.1% in ELA, nearly double the state average. It also has the highest per-student spending ($13,464) among the elementary schools. Vienna Elementary School is the district's improver, jumping 52 spots in state rankings over two years to reach the 83rd percentile, with strong math (61.2%) and ELA (67.2%) scores. Jackson Middle School is also elite, ranking 6th in the state (96th percentile) with solid 7th-grade ELA performance. Neale Elementary School is the weakest of the group, ranking 71st percentile, and is the only school where ELA proficiency (49.7%) falls below the district average (52.8%).
Despite the overall excellence, there are clear areas for concern. All three elementary schools show a notable dip in 5th-grade math, with Vienna Elementary dropping a dramatic 38.9 percentage points from 4th to 5th grade (78.1% to 39.2%), falling below the state average. Jackson Middle School also sees an 8th-grade decline in both math (46.1%) and ELA (57.9%), suggesting a transition challenge. Science is a universal weakness, with proficiency ranging from 39.3% to 52.6% across schools, though still above state averages. Smaller schools like Greenmont (229 students) tend to outperform larger ones, but Jackson Middle (429 students) proves larger schools can also succeed. Overall, Vienna offers a top-tier education, but parents should watch for the 5th-grade math and 8th-grade performance dips.
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