Public middle schools in West Virginia achieve an average reading/language arts proficiency of 40% (2024).
The public middle schools with the highest reading/language arts proficiency are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public middle school with the highest reading/language arts proficiency in West Virginia is John Adams Middle School with 67%.
RLA Proficiency Range: 49%
67%
Avg. RLA Proficiency: 53%
Top Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Public Middle Schools in West Virginia (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
RLA Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
John Adams Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 67%
Grades: 6-8
2002 Presidential Dr
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-6652
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-6652
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Fairview Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: 60-64%
Grades: 4-8
17 Jesses Run Road
Fairview, WV 26570
(304) 449-1312
Fairview, WV 26570
(304) 449-1312
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Glen Fork Elementary & Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 60-64%
Grades: PK-8
111 Glen Fork Hollow Road
Glen Fork, WV 25845
(304) 682-6423
Glen Fork, WV 25845
(304) 682-6423
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Bridgeport Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: 62%
Grades: 6-8
413 Johnson Ave
Bridgeport, WV 26330
(304) 326-7142
Bridgeport, WV 26330
(304) 326-7142
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Mountaineer Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 62%
Grades: 6-8
991 Price Street
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 284-2856
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 284-2856
Rank: #66.
Suncrest Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 60%
Grades: 6-8
360 Baldwin Street
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-9335
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-9335
Rank: #77.
Winfield Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
RLA Proficiency: 59%
Grades: 6-8
11883 Winfield Road
Winfield, WV 25213
(304) 586-3072
Winfield, WV 25213
(304) 586-3072
Rank: #88.
Poca Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: 57%
Grades: 6-8
2884 Charleston Road
Poca, WV 25159
(304) 755-7343
Poca, WV 25159
(304) 755-7343
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Barboursville Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
RLA Proficiency: 54%
Grades: 6-8
1400 Central Ave
Barboursville, WV 25504
(304) 733-3003
Barboursville, WV 25504
(304) 733-3003
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Williamstown High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
RLA Proficiency: 54%
Grades: 6-12
219 W 5th St
Williamstown, WV 26187
(304) 375-6151
Williamstown, WV 26187
(304) 375-6151
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Glenwood School (K-8)
(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
RLA Proficiency: 53%
Grades: K-8
1734 Glenwood Park Road
Princeton, WV 24739
(304) 425-2445
Princeton, WV 24739
(304) 425-2445
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Milton Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
RLA Proficiency: 53%
Grades: 6-8
1 Panther Trail
Milton, WV 25541
(304) 743-7308
Milton, WV 25541
(304) 743-7308
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Vinson Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 53%
Grades: 6-8
3851 Piedmont Road
Huntington, WV 25704
(304) 429-1641
Huntington, WV 25704
(304) 429-1641
Rank: #1414.
Herndon Cons Elementary & Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: 50-54%
Grades: PK-8
4456 Herndon Road
Bud, WV 24716
(304) 294-7668
Bud, WV 24716
(304) 294-7668
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Barrackville Elementary/middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: 52%
Grades: PK-8
509 Pike Street
Barrackville, WV 29559
(304) 367-2128
Barrackville, WV 29559
(304) 367-2128
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Hurricane Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: 52%
Grades: 6-8
518 Midland Trail
Hurricane, WV 25526
(304) 562-9271
Hurricane, WV 25526
(304) 562-9271
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Park Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: 52%
Grades: 6-8
212 Park Avenue
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4586
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4586
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Bridge Street Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 51%
Grades: 6-8
19 Junior Ave
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0381
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0381
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Harpers Ferry Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 51%
Grades: 6-8
1710 West Washington Street
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
(304) 535-6357
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
(304) 535-6357
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Buffalo Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
RLA Proficiency: 50%
Grades: 6-8
298 Buffalo Creek Road
Kenova, WV 25530
(304) 429-6062
Kenova, WV 25530
(304) 429-6062
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Independence Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
RLA Proficiency: 50%
Grades: 6-8
800 Independence Road
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-4542
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-4542
Rank: #22 - 2922. - 29.
Barboursville School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: <50%
Grades: 7-12
1535 Martha Road
Barboursville, WV 25504
(304) 736-0915
Barboursville, WV 25504
(304) 736-0915
Rank: #22 - 2922. - 29.
Beckley Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: <50%
Grades: 6-12
4712 Robert C. Byrd Drive
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 250-6570
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 250-6570
Rank: #22 - 2922. - 29.
Burlington Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: <50%
Grades: K-12
161 Hope Lane
Burlington, WV 26710
(304) 289-6018
Burlington, WV 26710
(304) 289-6018
Rank: #22 - 2922. - 29.
Cammack Children's Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: <50%
Grades: 6-12
64 West 6th Avenue
Huntington, WV 25701
(304) 523-3497
Huntington, WV 25701
(304) 523-3497
Rank: #22 - 2922. - 29.
Gateway Achievement Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: <50%
Grades: 5-12
37 Oak Ave
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4526
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4526
Rank: #22 - 2922. - 29.
Mason County School For Success
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: <50%
Grades: 7-12
758 Scenic Drive
Point Pleasant, WV 25550
(304) 675-6432
Point Pleasant, WV 25550
(304) 675-6432
Rank: #22 - 2922. - 29.
Pressley Ridge @ Grant Gardens
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: <50%
Grades: 8-10
2580 Grant Gardens Road
Ona, WV 25545
(304) 743-3974
Ona, WV 25545
(304) 743-3974
Rank: #22 - 2922. - 29.
Randolph County Alternative Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
RLA Proficiency: <50%
Grades: 8-12
1425 South Davis Avenue
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9156
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9156
Rank: #3030.
Pickens Elementary/high School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 40-59%
Grades: PK-12
One Panther Place, Po Box 146
Pickens, WV 26230
(304) 924-5525
Pickens, WV 26230
(304) 924-5525
Rank: #31 - 3631. - 36.
Andrew Jackson Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 49%
Grades: 6-8
5445 Big Tyler Road
Charleston, WV 25313
(304) 776-3310
Charleston, WV 25313
(304) 776-3310
Rank: #31 - 3631. - 36.
Central Preston Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 49%
Grades: 5-8
64 Wildcat Way
Kingwood, WV 26537
(304) 329-0033
Kingwood, WV 26537
(304) 329-0033
Rank: #31 - 3631. - 36.
Hamilton Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 49%
Grades: 6-8
3501 Cadillac Dr
Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304) 420-9547
Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304) 420-9547
Rank: #31 - 3631. - 36.
Jackson Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
RLA Proficiency: 49%
Grades: 6-8
1601 34th St
Vienna, WV 26105
(304) 420-9551
Vienna, WV 26105
(304) 420-9551
Rank: #31 - 3631. - 36.
Triadelphia Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
RLA Proficiency: 49%
Grades: 6-8
1636 National Rd
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0387
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0387
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the West Virginia average public middle schools reading/language arts proficiency?
The West Virginia average public middle schools reading/language arts proficiency is 40%% for 2024.
What are the public middle schools with the highest reading/language arts proficiency in West Virginia?
The best top ranked public middle schools in West Virginia include John Adams Middle School, Fairview Middle School and Glen Fork Elementary & Middle School.
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