Gihon Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Parkersburg, West Virginia 26101 · Wood County Schools
#8 of 390 elementary schools in West Virginia
#3461 of 50,301 nationally
About Gihon Elementary School
Gihon Elementary School is a public elementary located in Parkersburg, in the Wood County Schools school district of West Virginia, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 261 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 82.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of elementary schools in United States and 8th of 390 ranked elementary schools in West Virginia. Its strongest component is math proficiency (91th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (67th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 261.
There are 16 schools in Parkersburg; Gihon Elementary School ranks 1st of 16 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)77%
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)13.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Gihon Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 13.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Math proficiency
- 77%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Gihon Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Franklin Elementary Center
Parkersburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
262 students · 1.1 km away
Parkersburg South High School
Parkersburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,373 students · 1.1 km away
Edison Middle School
Parkersburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
551 students · 1.7 km away
Martin Elementary School
Parkersburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
250 students · 1.9 km away
Fairplains Elementary School
Parkersburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
160 students · 2.1 km away
Jefferson Elementary Center
Parkersburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
475 students · 3.7 km away
Criss Elementary School
Parkersburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
267 students · 4.9 km away
Parkersburg High School
Parkersburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,491 students · 5.0 km away
Belpre High School
Belpre · Public high · Grades 7–12
387 students · 5.0 km away
Madison Elementary School
Parkersburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
264 students · 5.7 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in West Virginia with a comparable Enrollment.
A. T. Allison Elementary School
Chester · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
261 students
Central Elementary School
Moundsville · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
260 students
Beckley Elementary
Beckley · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
260 students
West Taylor Elementary School
Flemington · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
262 students
Franklin Elementary Center
Parkersburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
262 students
Mercer Elementary
Princeton · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
258 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Gihon Elementary School a good school?
Gihon Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 82.8 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #8 of 390 in West Virginia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Gihon Elementary School rank in West Virginia?
Gihon Elementary School ranks #8 of 390 elementary schools in West Virginia and #3461 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Gihon Elementary School?
Gihon Elementary School had 261 students in 2025.
Is Gihon Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Gihon Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Gihon Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Gihon Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.