The most improved public middle schools in West Virginia are Evolution Middle School, Gilmer County High School and Independence Middle School.
A school's improvement is based on a its total rise in ranking spots during the last five years (2019-24).
Improved Rank Range: 112
556
Avg. Improved Rank: 189
Most Improved Public Middle Schools in West Virginia (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Ranking Change (2019-24)
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Evolution Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +556
(from 622 to 66)
(from 622 to 66)
Grades: PK-12
1349 Shinnston Pk
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7560
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7560
Rank: #22.
Gilmer County High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +321
(from 543 to 222)
(from 543 to 222)
Grades: 6-12
300 Pine Street
Glenville, WV 26351
(304) 462-7960
Glenville, WV 26351
(304) 462-7960
Rank: #33.
Independence Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +271
(from 383 to 112)
(from 383 to 112)
Grades: 6-8
800 Independence Road
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-4542
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-4542
Rank: #44.
Ravenswood Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +251
(from 405 to 154)
(from 405 to 154)
Grades: 6-8
514 South Ritchie Avenue
Ravenswood, WV 26164
(304) 273-5480
Ravenswood, WV 26164
(304) 273-5480
Rank: #55.
Kasson Elementary/middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +240
(from 593 to 353)
(from 593 to 353)
Grades: PK-8
19 Kasson Road
Moatsville, WV 26405
(304) 457-1485
Moatsville, WV 26405
(304) 457-1485
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Shady Spring Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +220
(from 424 to 204)
(from 424 to 204)
Grades: 6-8
500 Flat Top Road
Shady Spring, WV 25918
(304) 256-4570
Shady Spring, WV 25918
(304) 256-4570
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Capon Bridge Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +220
(from 609 to 389)
(from 609 to 389)
Grades: 6-8
75 Capon School Street
Capon Bridge, WV 26711
(304) 856-2534
Capon Bridge, WV 26711
(304) 856-2534
Rank: #88.
Pendleton County Middle/high School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +218
(from 366 to 148)
(from 366 to 148)
Grades: 7-12
409 Maple Avenue
Franklin, WV 26807
(304) 358-2573
Franklin, WV 26807
(304) 358-2573
Rank: #99.
Green Bank Elementary-middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +203
(from 556 to 353)
(from 556 to 353)
Grades: PK-8
5917 Potomac Highlands Trail
Green Bank, WV 34944
(304) 456-4865
Green Bank, WV 34944
(304) 456-4865
Rank: #1010.
Milton Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +202
(from 374 to 172)
(from 374 to 172)
Grades: 6-8
1 Panther Trail
Milton, WV 25541
(304) 743-7308
Milton, WV 25541
(304) 743-7308
Rank: #1111.
Harts Pk-8
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +195
(from 548 to 353)
(from 548 to 353)
Grades: PK-8
1246 Mcclellan Highway
Harts, WV 25524
(304) 855-4881
Harts, WV 25524
(304) 855-4881
Rank: #1212.
Belington Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +192
(from 479 to 287)
(from 479 to 287)
Grades: 5-8
469 Morgantown Pike
Belington, WV 26250
(304) 823-1281
Belington, WV 26250
(304) 823-1281
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Frankfort Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +191
(from 382 to 191)
(from 382 to 191)
Grades: 5-8
356 Golden Drive
Ridgeley, WV 26753
(304) 726-4339
Ridgeley, WV 26753
(304) 726-4339
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Central Preston Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +191
(from 569 to 378)
(from 569 to 378)
Grades: 5-8
64 Wildcat Way
Kingwood, WV 26537
(304) 329-0033
Kingwood, WV 26537
(304) 329-0033
Rank: #1515.
Sherman Junior High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +187
(from 528 to 341)
(from 528 to 341)
Grades: 6-8
9846 Coal River Road
Seth, WV 25181
(304) 837-3694
Seth, WV 25181
(304) 837-3694
Rank: #1616.
Short Line School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +183
(from 536 to 353)
(from 536 to 353)
Grades: PK-8
9817 Shortline Highway
Reader, WV 26167
(304) 386-4115
Reader, WV 26167
(304) 386-4115
Rank: #1717.
Herndon Cons Elementary & Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +179
(from 327 to 148)
(from 327 to 148)
Grades: PK-8
4456 Herndon Road
Bud, WV 24716
(304) 294-7668
Bud, WV 24716
(304) 294-7668
Rank: #1818.
Webster County High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +176
(from 616 to 440)
(from 616 to 440)
Grades: 7-12
One Highlander Drive
Upperglade, WV 26266
(304) 226-5772
Upperglade, WV 26266
(304) 226-5772
Rank: #1919.
Trap Hill Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +170
(from 393 to 223)
(from 393 to 223)
Grades: 6-8
665 Coal River Road
Glen Daniel, WV 25844
(304) 934-5392
Glen Daniel, WV 25844
(304) 934-5392
Rank: #2020.
Clay-battelle High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +163
(from 391 to 228)
(from 391 to 228)
Grades: 6-12
6226 Mason Dixon Highway
Blacksville, WV 26521
(304) 432-8208
Blacksville, WV 26521
(304) 432-8208
Rank: #2121.
Dunbar Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +160
(from 530 to 370)
(from 530 to 370)
Grades: 6-8
325 27th Street
Dunbar, WV 25064
(304) 766-0363
Dunbar, WV 25064
(304) 766-0363
Rank: #2222.
Hamilton Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +158
(from 331 to 173)
(from 331 to 173)
Grades: 6-8
3501 Cadillac Dr
Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304) 420-9547
Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304) 420-9547
Rank: #2323.
Wirt County Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +156
(from 371 to 215)
(from 371 to 215)
Grades: 5-8
426 Schoolview Street
Elizabeth, WV 26143
(304) 275-3977
Elizabeth, WV 26143
(304) 275-3977
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Davis Thomas Elementary Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +154
(from 394 to 240)
(from 394 to 240)
Grades: PK-8
426 Second Street, Po Box 250
Thomas, WV 26292
(304) 463-4422
Thomas, WV 26292
(304) 463-4422
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Mountaineer Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +154
(from 493 to 339)
(from 493 to 339)
Grades: 6-8
2 Mountaineer Dr
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7620
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7620
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Jackson Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +147
(from 271 to 124)
(from 271 to 124)
Grades: 6-8
1601 34th St
Vienna, WV 26105
(304) 420-9551
Vienna, WV 26105
(304) 420-9551
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Road Branch Elementary & Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +147
(from 440 to 293)
(from 440 to 293)
Grades: PK-8
1165 Huff Creek Road
Cyclone, WV 24827
(304) 682-5916
Cyclone, WV 24827
(304) 682-5916
Rank: #2828.
Sandy River Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +143
(from 597 to 454)
(from 597 to 454)
Grades: 6-8
Route 80
Avondale, WV 24811
(304) 938-2407
Avondale, WV 24811
(304) 938-2407
Rank: #2929.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +139
(from 489 to 350)
(from 489 to 350)
Grades: 6-8
78 Jerry Toth Dr
Shinnston, WV 26431
(304) 326-7540
Shinnston, WV 26431
(304) 326-7540
Rank: #3030.
South Preston School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +135
(from 609 to 474)
(from 609 to 474)
Grades: PK-8
5258 South Preston Highway
Tunnelton, WV 26444
(304) 568-2292
Tunnelton, WV 26444
(304) 568-2292
Rank: #3131.
Glenwood School (K-8)
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +130
(from 217 to 87)
(from 217 to 87)
Grades: K-8
1734 Glenwood Park Road
Princeton, WV 24739
(304) 425-2445
Princeton, WV 24739
(304) 425-2445
Rank: #3232.
South Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +119
(from 265 to 146)
(from 265 to 146)
Grades: 6-8
500 East Parkway Drive
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 291-9340
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 291-9340
Rank: #3333.
Sissonville Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +116
(from 289 to 173)
(from 289 to 173)
Grades: 5-8
100 Middle School Lane
Charleston, WV 25312
(304) 348-1993
Charleston, WV 25312
(304) 348-1993
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Petersburg High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +112
(from 452 to 340)
(from 452 to 340)
Grades: 7-12
207 Jefferson Avenue
Petersburg, WV 26847
(304) 257-1444
Petersburg, WV 26847
(304) 257-1444
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Wv Schools For The Deaf And Blind
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +112
(from 638 to 526)
(from 638 to 526)
Grades: K-12
301 East Main Street
Romney, WV 26757
(304) 822-4860
Romney, WV 26757
(304) 822-4860
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