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West Virginia
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Basic Statistics
West Virginia has a population of 1,793,716, of which 79.9% of the population is aged 18+ (U.S. Census, 2021)
All of West Virginia's 55 counties lie within the Appalachian region
West Virginia is the only state that is entirely within the Appalachian region
Literacy in West Virginia
20.9% of West Virginia adults read below a 3rd Grade level
41.8% of West Virginia adults read between a 3rd and 8th Grade level
37.3% of West Virginia adults are proficient in reading texts above an 8th Grade level
Numeracy in
West Virginia
32.8% of West Virginia adults struggle to perform math problems that require more than 1 step
40.7% of West Virginia adults struggle to perform math problems that require more than 3 steps
26.6% of West Virginia adults are proficient in math taught above an 8th Grade level
Literacy by County
In West Virginia's 55 Appalachian counties, 2 our of every 3 adults read below an 8th Grade level
Nearly 1 in 6 adults has not graduated from high school
Nearly 1 in 3 residents earns below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level
Numeracy by County
In West Virginia's 55 Appalachian counties, more than 3 out of every 4 adults struggle to perform basic math
Nearly 1 in 6 residents relies on SNAP for Nutrition Assistance
8.2% of residents lack health insurance
West Virginia Adult Education Resources
James Rumsey Technical Institute - Jill S. Weekley Adult Learning Center
3274 Hedgesville Rd.
Martinsburg, WV 25403
Charge for Services:
No
Counties Served:
Berkeley
Services Offered
Adult Literacy Education
Adult Numeracy Education
GED/High School Equivalency Prep
GED/High School Equivalency Testing
English Language Instruction
Delivery Model:
In-Person
Virtual
Hybrid In-Person/Virtual
Learning Management System (LMS)
Synchronous Online Courses
Asynchronous Online Courses
Kanawha Adult Education Center
500 Leon Sullivan Way
Charleston, WV 25301
Charge for Services:
No
Counties Served:
Kanawha
Services Offered
Adult Literacy Education
Family Literacy Education
Adult Numeracy Education
GED/High School Equivalency Prep
GED/High School Equivalency Testing
Delivery Model:
In-Person
Virtual
Hybrid In-Person/Virtual
Learning Management System (LMS)
Synchronous Online Courses
Asynchronous Online Courses
Literacy Volunteers of Kanawha County
Education Building
Room 303
16 Leon Sullivan Way
Charleston, WV 25301
Charge for Services:
No
Literacy Volunteers of Monongalia and Preston Counties
235 High St.
#317
Morgantown, WV 26505
Charge for Services:
No
Counties Served:
Monongalia
Preston
Services Offered
Adult Literacy Education
Family Literacy Education
Adult Numeracy Education
GED/High School Equivalency Prep
GED/High School Equivalency Testing
English Language Instruction
Delivery Model:
In-Person
Virtual
Hybrid In-Person/Virtual
Mason County Adult Education
324 Main St.
Point Pleasant, WV 25550
Charge for Services:
No
Counties Served:
Mason
Services Offered
Adult Literacy Education
Adult Numeracy Education
GED/High School Equivalency Prep
GED/High School Equivalency Testing
English Language Instruction
Delivery Model:
In-Person
Virtual
Hybrid In-Person/Virtual
Learning Management System (LMS)
Mid-Ohio Valley (MOV) Adult Education
916 Market St.
Parkersburg, WV 26101
Charge for Services:
No
Counties Served:
Wood
Services Offered
Adult Literacy Education
Adult Numeracy Education
GED/High School Equivalency Prep
GED/High School Equivalency Testing
English Language Instruction
Delivery Model:
In-Person
Virtual
Hybrid In-Person/Virtual
Learning Management System (LMS)
Federal Elected Officials in West Virginia
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