Best Schools in Coal City, West Virginia
1 schools · 1 Elementary
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Coal City Elementary
Elementary · Raleigh County Schools. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
4.1
out of 10
District
1
serving the city
Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
4.1
out of 10
District
1
serving the city
Top-Rated Schools in Coal City
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 | Coal City Elementary | 4.1 / 10 |
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Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 4.1/10
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 0%
- Owner-occupied homes
- 70%
0% of schools rated 7+
Adults 25+
Of occupied housing units
About Schools in Coal City, West Virginia
Coal City, West Virginia is home to 1 schools, including 1 public school. The city's schools span 1 elementary school.
With an average rating of 4.1 out of 10, schools in Coal City show moderate performance 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 Coal City is Coal City Elementary with a composite score of 4.1/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Coal City is served by 1 school district: RALEIGH COUNTY SCHOOLS. These districts collectively serve 10,604 students.
Coal City's community shows 0% bachelor's degree attainment. The poverty rate in the area is 12.9%.
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 | 386 students · Pre-K–5th | 4.1 |
Schools in Coal City
Coal City, West Virginia · 1 school
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Population
419
College Educated
0%
Homeownership
70%
Poverty Rate
12.9%
Community Profile
It is a community where 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The area has a poverty rate of 12.9%. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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Common questions about schools in Coal City, West Virginia
How many schools are in Coal City, West Virginia?
Coal City has 1 schools, including 1 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Coal City, West Virginia?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Coal City is 4.1 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 Coal City, West Virginia?
The top-ranked school in Coal City on MySchoolScout is Coal City Elementary with a composite score of 4.1/10.
What is the best elementary school in Coal City, West Virginia?
The top-ranked elementary school in Coal City on MySchoolScout is Coal City Elementary with a composite score of 4.1/10.
How many school districts serve Coal City, West Virginia?
Coal City is served by 1 school district: Raleigh County Schools.
What is the education level in Coal City, West Virginia?
According to Census data, 0% of adults in Coal City have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Coal City, West Virginia?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Coal City is 14.8:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Coal City, 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.