Summary:
Zip code 26187, encompassing the community of Williamstown, WV, is served by two schools within the highly-rated Wood County Schools district, providing a complete PK-12 educational pathway for approximately 1,221 students.
Williamstown High School is the clear standout, ranking #3 out of 105 high schools in West Virginia (97th percentile) with a 5-star rating. The school has never dropped below the 90th percentile in three consecutive years, and its 11th-grade performance is exceptional—math proficiency (43.6%) is more than double the state average (20.6%), while ELA proficiency (71.8%) and science proficiency (43.6%) also far exceed state norms. Science is a signature strength across both schools, with the high school outperforming the state by 16.4 points. Williamstown Elementary School ranks in the top 15% of elementary schools statewide (86th percentile, 4 stars) and achieves higher overall math proficiency (63.6%) than the high school (47.9%), despite spending $1,645 less per student. The elementary school also showed a remarkable 13.5-point improvement in 5th-grade science proficiency year-over-year, reaching 60%—25.4 points above the state average.
The two schools form a cohesive pipeline, with the elementary school's strong math foundation feeding into the high school's 8th-grade success (59.5% proficiency vs. 34.2% statewide). However, both schools show a notable 4th-grade dip, where proficiency falls below district averages in both math and ELA—the only grade level where this occurs. Additionally, while the high school's graduation rate of 90.4% is slightly below the state average of 92.8%, its academic rankings remain elite. Overall, this zip code offers an exceptional educational environment with consistent outperformance across nearly all subjects and grade levels, making it an attractive option for families prioritizing academic excellence.
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