Serving 248 students in grades 5-8, Belington Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is equal to the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 248 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WV
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Belington Middle School serves the southern part of its school district in Belington, WV, covering an area of approximately 86 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 10.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Belington Middle School's student population of 248 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
248 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Belington Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 617 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Belington Middle School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#330 out of 617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
28%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
3%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
4%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
97%
87%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.3%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
50%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Belington Middle School's ranking?
Belington Middle School is ranked #330 out of 617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Belington Middle School often compared to?
Belington Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Philippi Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% WV state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Belington Middle School?
248 students attend Belington Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Belington Middle School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Belington Middle School?
Belington Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Belington Middle School offer ?
Belington Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Belington Middle School part of?
Belington Middle School is part of Barbour County Schools.
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