Best Schools in Big Sandy, West Virginia
1 schools · 1 Elementary
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Fall River Elementary School
Elementary · Mcdowell County Schools. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
8.1
out of 10
District
1
serving the city
Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
8.1
out of 10
District
1
serving the city
Top-Rated Schools in Big Sandy
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fall River Elementary School | 8.1 / 10 |
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Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 8.1/10
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 0%
- Owner-occupied homes
- 100%
100% of schools rated 7+
Adults 25+
Of occupied housing units
About Schools in Big Sandy, West Virginia
Big Sandy, West Virginia is home to 1 schools, including 1 public school. The city's schools span 1 elementary school.
With an average rating of 8.1 out of 10, schools in Big Sandy perform strongly on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in Big Sandy is Fall River Elementary School with a composite score of 8.1/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Big Sandy is served by 1 school district: MCDOWELL COUNTY SCHOOLS. These districts collectively serve 2,444 students.
Big Sandy's community shows 0% bachelor's degree attainment. The poverty rate in the area is 0.0%.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
Elementary Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 118 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.1 |
Schools in Big Sandy
Big Sandy, West Virginia · 1 school
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Population
14
College Educated
0%
Homeownership
100%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Community Profile
It is a community where 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The local poverty rate of 0.0% is relatively low. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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Common questions about schools in Big Sandy, West Virginia
How many schools are in Big Sandy, West Virginia?
Big Sandy has 1 schools, including 1 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Big Sandy, West Virginia?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Big Sandy is 8.1 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Big Sandy, West Virginia?
The top-ranked school in Big Sandy on MySchoolScout is Fall River Elementary School with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What is the best elementary school in Big Sandy, West Virginia?
The top-ranked elementary school in Big Sandy on MySchoolScout is Fall River Elementary School with a composite score of 8.1/10.
How many school districts serve Big Sandy, West Virginia?
Big Sandy is served by 1 school district: Mcdowell County Schools.
What is the education level in Big Sandy, West Virginia?
According to Census data, 0% of adults in Big Sandy have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Big Sandy, West Virginia?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Big Sandy is 10.7:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Big Sandy, West Virginia?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, West Virginia Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.