FORT GAY PRE K-8

FORT GAY PRE K-8 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Wayne County Schools school district, located in FORT GAY, WV with about 587 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 38 teachers, FORT GAY PRE K-8 has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

FORT GAY PRE K-8, located at 1 Viking Drive in Fort Gay, West Virginia, serves as a foundational educational hub for the local community. As a Pre-K through 8th-grade institution, the school provides a continuous learning environment that guides students through their formative early childhood years, elementary education, and early adolescence, preparing them for the transition to high school.

The school operates as part of the Wayne County School District and is central to the identity of the Fort Gay community. By offering a comprehensive curriculum spanning early childhood development through middle school, FORT GAY PRE K-8 focuses on fostering academic growth, social development, and community engagement in a small-town setting.

For more information, contact FORT GAY PRE K-8 at (304) 648-5404 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.