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Neale Elementary School

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Neale Elementary School ranks 103 rd of 355 West Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

103^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 355 West Virginia Elementary Schools

Better than 71% of West Virginia elementary schools

Summary

Neale Elementary School in Vienna, WV, serves 357 students from Pre-K through 5th grade and has long been one of West Virginia's top-performing elementary schools, though its most recent school year marked a notable shift. For nearly a decade, Neale consistently ranked among the top 30 schools in the state, earning a 5-star rating for five straight years. However, in the 2025-2026 school year, the school dropped to 103rd place (71st percentile) with a 4-star rating—a significant decline of 75 positions from the prior year. This drop is especially noticeable when compared to nearby schools like Greenmont Elementary (ranked 8th) and Criss Elementary (ranked 5th), both of which maintained or improved their elite status within just a few miles of Neale.

The decline appears broad-based, affecting all grade levels and student subgroups, but the data suggests it may be tied to a specific cohort rather than a systemic problem. Fourth grade stands out as a particular challenge: math proficiency was 48.4% and ELA was 45.3%, both well below the school's 3rd and 5th grade performance. In contrast, 5th graders excelled with 73.2% math proficiency and 61% ELA proficiency. Science scores also dropped sharply from 61.2% to 41.5% in one year. Despite these recent struggles, Neale has historically shown resilience—it bounced back from a similar dip in 2018-2019 (when it ranked 53rd) to return to the top 30 the following year.

One of Neale's greatest strengths remains its work with special education students, where it ranked 10th statewide in 2023-2024 (95th percentile), a remarkable improvement from 94th place just five years earlier. The school has also consistently excelled in supporting students from low-income backgrounds, ranking in the top 20 statewide for two consecutive years before the recent decline. With a student-teacher ratio of 13.2 and moderate per-student spending compared to peers, Neale has historically achieved strong results efficiently. While the 2025-2026 results are concerning, the school's decade of excellence and proven ability to recover suggest this may be a temporary setback rather than a lasting trend. Parents considering Neale should weigh its strong historical record and exceptional support for diverse learners against the recent dip, while keeping an eye on how the school addresses its 4th grade challenges moving forward.

357

Students ?

13.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,513

Per pupil spending ?

49.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2305 Grand Central Ave
Vienna, WV 26105-1346

(304) 420-9587

District: Wood County Schools

Students who attend Neale Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Jackson Middle School
High:	Parkersburg High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.1%

Two or more races:

7.0%

Hispanic:

5.0%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 90th percentile in 2016 → 71st in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the West Virginia average (51% vs 41% meeting standards)

✓Above the West Virginia median (71st percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 19 percentile points since 2016

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school51%

District avg47%

West Virginia avg41%

103^rd of 355

West Virginia public elementary schools ?

Top 29%▼ down 19 pts since 2016

From top 10% (2016) to top 29% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

9^th of 15Elementary Schools in the Wood County Schools

6^th of 54Wood County Schools among West Virginia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	64.3	103 of 355	71.0%	★★★★☆
2025	86.3	28 of 355	92.1%	★★★★★
2024	88.3	25 of 368	93.2%	★★★★★
2023	89.0	20 of 368	94.6%	★★★★★
2022	88.6	25 of 375	93.3%	★★★★★
2021	87.0	28 of 380	92.6%	★★★★★
2019	80.2	53 of 383	86.2%	★★★★☆
2018	84.0	32 of 392	91.8%	★★★★★
2017	90.0	15 of 399	96.2%	★★★★★
2016	80.8	42 of 402	89.6%	★★★★☆
2015	62.9	111 of 408	72.8%	★★★★☆
2014	71.5	67 of 422	84.1%	★★★★☆
2013	79.1	43 of 428	90.0%	★★★★★
2012	89.1	18 of 426	95.8%	★★★★★
2011	83.9	32 of 426	92.5%	★★★★★
2010	72.8	66 of 427	84.5%	★★★★☆
2009	71.0	77 of 420	81.7%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2017	60.6	44 of 187	76.5%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	56.5	116 of 300	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	83.0	29 of 302	90.4%	★★★★★
2024	85.6	24 of 316	92.4%	★★★★★
2023	88.3	18 of 317	94.3%	★★★★★
2022	85.6	22 of 325	93.2%	★★★★★
2021	76.8	45 of 322	86.0%	★★★★☆
2019	83.9	30 of 339	91.2%	★★★★★
2018	85.8	19 of 366	94.8%	★★★★★
2017	89.5	12 of 381	96.9%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2017	79.4	13 of 156	91.7%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	65.6	72 of 314	77.1%	★★★★☆
2025	84.8	19 of 328	94.2%	★★★★★
2024	86.0	20 of 336	94.0%	★★★★★
2023	91.7	11 of 333	96.7%	★★★★★
2022	88.6	12 of 347	96.5%	★★★★★
2021	89.9	7 of 335	97.9%	★★★★★
2018	84.0	24 of 368	93.5%	★★★★★
2017	92.5	8 of 382	97.9%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	70.1	66 of 298	77.9%	★★★★☆
2025	85.8	22 of 305	92.8%	★★★★★
2024	80.0	41 of 325	87.4%	★★★★☆
2023	77.3	47 of 322	85.4%	★★★★☆
2022	83.8	27 of 330	91.8%	★★★★★
2021	92.2	12 of 333	96.4%	★★★★★
2019	71.2	76 of 338	77.5%	★★★★☆
2018	78.1	49 of 364	86.5%	★★★★☆
2017	85.0	24 of 382	93.7%	★★★★★

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2017	40.4	144 of 218	33.9%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2024	86.4	10 of 183	94.5%	★★★★★
2023	71.8	35 of 180	80.6%	★★★★☆
2019	42.5	94 of 185	49.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	77.5	27 of 258	89.5%	★★★★☆
2017	56.2	103 of 377	72.7%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	66.3	95 of 352	73.0%	★★★★☆
2025	87.5	26 of 353	92.6%	★★★★★
2024	88.1	26 of 367	92.9%	★★★★★
2023	88.5	23 of 366	93.7%	★★★★★
2022	87.5	23 of 373	93.8%	★★★★★
2021	85.8	34 of 376	91.0%	★★★★★
2019	81.3	45 of 373	87.9%	★★★★☆
2018	85.5	24 of 374	93.6%	★★★★★
2017	90.5	15 of 382	96.1%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Special Education (2024)95th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2017)92nd percentile-5 vs school

Male (2026)78th percentile+7 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)77th percentile+6 vs school

African American (2017)76th percentile-20 vs school

White (2026)73rd percentile~ school

Female (2026)61st percentile-10 vs school

Multi-racial (2017)34th percentile-62 vs school

By subject vs West Virginia (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics60%+21 vs state

English Language Arts50%~ state avg

Science42%+7 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				WV Assessment Mathematics (2026)				WV Assessment English Language Arts (2026)				WV Assessment Science (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WV Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics All Grades	WV Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts All Grades	WV Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Neale Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2305 Grand Central Ave	Vienna	26105	Wood County	Wood County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 420-9587	357	27	13.2		293 (82.1%)	12 (3.4%)	18 (5.0%)	7 (2.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (7.0%)	64.3	103^rd of 355 public elementary schools	71.0%		86.3	28^th of 355 public elementary schools	92.1%	75	66.7	48.4	73.2	60.5	45.2	45.3	61.0	49.7	41.5	$10,513	$1,344	$9,169
Vienna Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	700 41st St	Vienna	26105	Wood County	Wood County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 420-9648	288	20	14.4		268 (93.1%)	4 (1.4%)	2 (0.7%)	5 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.1%)	75.3	61^st of 355 public elementary schools	82.8%		66.9	93^rd of 355 public elementary schools	73.8%	32	63.9	78.1	39.2	61.2	52.8	73.2	71.0	67.2	41.6	$10,134	$315	$9,819
Greenmont Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	209 58th St	Vienna	26105	Wood County	Wood County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 420-9544	229	16	14.3		213 (93.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	5 (2.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.5%)	95.3	8^th of 355 public elementary schools	97.7%		96.2	6^th of 355 public elementary schools	98.3%	2	92.6	80.0	68.4	79.1	77.8	77.5	76.3	77.1	52.6	$12,865	$502	$12,364
Emerson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1605 36th St	Parkersburg	26104	Wood County	Wood County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 420-9528	361	30	12.0		336 (93.1%)	2 (0.6%)	7 (1.9%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.3%)	45.4	192^nd of 355 public elementary schools	45.9%		59.3	125^th of 355 public elementary schools	64.8%	67	47.1	49.2	44.4	46.8	34.6	45.8	50.8	44.3	44.4	$12,447	$2,233	$10,214
Madison Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1426 32nd St	Parkersburg	26104	Wood County	Wood County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 420-9563	264	22	12.0		231 (87.5%)	5 (1.9%)	14 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.3%)	24.3	301^st of 355 public elementary schools	15.2%		61.1	117^th of 355 public elementary schools	67.0%	184	37.5	43.2	36.1	39.3	31.3	40.9	41.7	38.4	22.2	$12,739	$1,644	$11,094
Jefferson Elementary Center	Public	PK, KG-5	1103 Plum St	Parkersburg	26101	Wood County	Wood County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 420-9554	475	56	8.4		406 (85.5%)	18 (3.8%)	15 (3.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (7.2%)	26.8	289^th of 355 public elementary schools	18.6%		42.8	207^th of 355 public elementary schools	41.7%	82	35.9	44.4	24.7	35.1	28.3	39.5	53.3	41.7	28.6	$15,293	$3,116	$12,177
Criss Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2800 22nd St	Parkersburg	26101	Wood County	Wood County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 420-9522	267	18	14.8		239 (89.5%)	2 (0.7%)	6 (2.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (7.1%)	96.2	5^th of 355 public elementary schools	98.6%		95	7^th of 355 public elementary schools	98.0%	2	77.5	72.2	79.9	77.5	75.0	77.8	87.1	80.4	72.6	$9,356	$699	$8,656
Franklin Elementary Center	Public	PK, KG-5	1511 Division Street Ext	Parkersburg	26101	Wood County	Wood County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 420-9534	262	30	8.7		238 (90.8%)	3 (1.1%)	13 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.1%)	21.4	309^th of 355 public elementary schools	13.0%		32.6	256^th of 355 public elementary schools	27.9%	53	40.0	30.0	34.3	34.6	28.6	30.0	42.9	33.6	31.4	$16,055	$2,828	$13,227
Blennerhassett Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	448 Jewell Rd	Parkersburg	26101	Wood County	Wood County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 863-5128	522	34	15.3		470 (90.0%)	12 (2.3%)	9 (1.7%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (5.4%)	80.8	47^th of 355 public elementary schools	86.8%		71.6	72^nd of 355 public elementary schools	79.7%	25	76.1	69.2	56.9	67.4	64.8	70.5	56.9	64.3	40.3	$9,046	$170	$8,876
Gihon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2000 Belmont Rd	Parkersburg	26101	Wood County	Wood County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 420-9539	261	20	13.0		244 (93.5%)	4 (1.5%)	2 (0.8%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.4%)	71.8	75^th of 355 public elementary schools	78.9%		80	47^th of 355 public elementary schools	86.8%	28	61.5	56.4	65.2	60.4	56.4	53.9	65.2	57.4	39.1	$12,087	$1,453	$10,635

Frequently Asked Questions about Neale Elementary School

Is Neale Elementary School a good school?

Neale Elementary School ranks 103^rd of 355 West Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Neale Elementary School?

Students at Neale Elementary School are 82% White, 7% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 3% African American, 2% Asian.

What district is Neale Elementary School in?

Wood County Schools

What schools do graduates of Neale Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Neale Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Jackson Middle School
High : Parkersburg High School

How many students attend Neale Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 357 students attended Neale Elementary School.

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