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#610 of 635 schools in WV
Fort Gay Pre K-8
Elementary School · Wayne County Schools · Fort Gay, WV
A Wayne County Schools elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1 Viking Dr, Fort Gay, WV 25514
- Math 30% vs WV 41% (2025)
- Reading 31% vs WV 47% (2025)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fort Gay Pre K-8 score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2013–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2021, reaching 31% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2013-2025) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2013-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 41 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Fort Gay Pre K-8 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 11Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,179
Median home value
$55,500
Median rent
$908/mo
College educated
8.1%
Homeownership
78.4%
Poverty rate
24.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 25514; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisa East Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 2–5 | 0.5 mi | 484 | Compare → |
| Louisa West Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–1 | 0.8 mi | 314 | Compare → |
| The Millard SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–7 | 1.7 mi | 61 | Compare → |
| Buffalo Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–5 | Not available | 427 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Wayne County Schools
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #18 of 18
- District spending per student
- $14,446NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fort Gay Pre K-8 is listed in WAYNE COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fort Gay Pre K-8
Fort Gay Pre K-8 is a public elementary school in Fort Gay, WV, part of Wayne County Schools, serving approximately 505 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #610 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fort Gay Pre K-8
What grades does Fort Gay Pre K-8 serve?
Fort Gay Pre K-8 serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Fort Gay Pre K-8?
Fort Gay Pre K-8 has an enrollment of approximately 505 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fort Gay Pre K-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Fort Gay Pre K-8 is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fort Gay Pre K-8 rank in WV?
Fort Gay Pre K-8 ranks #610 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Fort Gay Pre K-8's MySchoolScout rating?
Fort Gay Pre K-8 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Fort Gay Pre K-8?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fort Gay Pre K-8 has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Is Fort Gay Pre K-8 a charter school?
No, Fort Gay Pre K-8 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fort Gay Pre K-8 a Title I school?
No, Fort Gay Pre K-8 is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 505
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 75.2%
- Phone
- (304) 648-5404
- Area population (ZIP 25514)
- 3,841
- Area average commute
- 38.2 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 WVGSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 WVGSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 25514; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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