Serving 464 students in grades 6-8, Hayes Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 464 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WV
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hayes Middle School serves the west part of Saint Albans, WV, covering an area of approximately 30.3 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 3.2 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 5.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hayes Middle School's student population of 464 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
464 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Hayes 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 Hayes Middle School is 0.17, 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
#320 out of 617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
28%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
3%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
87%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.8%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
50%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
Showing 2010–2025. 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 Hayes Middle School's ranking?
Hayes Middle School is ranked #320 out of 617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Hayes Middle School often compared to?
Hayes Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mckinley Middle School, Horace Mann Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% WV state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Hayes Middle School?
464 students attend Hayes Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Hayes Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hayes Middle School?
Hayes Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hayes Middle School offer ?
Hayes Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hayes Middle School part of?
Hayes Middle School is part of Kanawha County Schools.
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