Top 10 Best Public Middle Schools in West Virginia (2024)

The top ranked public middle schools in West Virginia are John Adams Middle School, Mountaineer Middle School and Glen Fork Elementary & Middle School. The cities and towns with the highest concentration of top ranked public middle schools are Vienna, Barboursville and Morgantown.
A school's overall testing rank is based on a it's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. The average percentage of students achieving math proficiency in West Virginia is 32%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 41%.

Top Ranked Public Middle Schools in West Virginia (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
John Adams Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: 52% (Top 20%)
Reading: 67% (Top 5%)
Grades: 6-8
2002 Presidential Dr
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-6652
Rank: #22.
Mountaineer Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: 53% (Top 20%)
Reading: 62% (Top 5%)
Grades: 6-8
991 Price Street
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 284-2856
Rank: #33.
Glen Fork Elementary & Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: 50-54% (Top 20%)
Reading: 60-64% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-8
111 Glen Fork Hollow Road
Glen Fork, WV 25845
(304) 682-6423
Rank: #44.
Winfield Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: 56% (Top 10%)
Reading: 59% (Top 10%)
Grades: 6-8
11883 Winfield Road
Winfield, WV 25213
(304) 586-3072
Rank: #55.
Suncrest Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Math: 52% (Top 20%)
Reading: 60% (Top 10%)
Grades: 6-8
360 Baldwin Street
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-9335
Rank: #66.
Bridgeport Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Math: 47% (Top 30%)
Reading: 62% (Top 5%)
Grades: 6-8
413 Johnson Ave
Bridgeport, WV 26330
(304) 326-7142
Rank: #77.
Barrackville Elementary/middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Math: 52% (Top 20%)
Reading: 52% (Top 20%)
Grades: PK-8
509 Pike Street
Barrackville, WV 29559
(304) 367-2128
Rank: #88.
Fairview Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Math: 40-44% (Top 30%)
Reading: 60-64% (Top 5%)
Grades: 4-8
17 Jesses Run Road
Fairview, WV 26570
(304) 449-1312
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Herndon Cons Elementary & Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Math: 45-49% (Top 30%)
Reading: 50-54% (Top 20%)
Grades: PK-8
4456 Herndon Road
Bud, WV 24716
(304) 294-7668
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Hurricane Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Math: 47% (Top 30%)
Reading: 52% (Top 20%)
Grades: 6-8
518 Midland Trail
Hurricane, WV 25526
(304) 562-9271
Rank: #1111.
Oak Glen Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Math: 54% (Top 20%)
Reading: 48% (Top 30%)
Grades: 5-8
39 Golden Bear Drive
New Cumberland, WV 26047
(304) 387-2363
Rank: #12 - 1912. - 19.
Barboursville School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Math: <50% (Top 20%)
Reading: <50% (Top 30%)
Grades: 7-12
1535 Martha Road
Barboursville, WV 25504
(304) 736-0915
Rank: #12 - 1912. - 19.
Beckley Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Math: <50% (Top 20%)
Reading: <50% (Top 30%)
Grades: 6-12
4712 Robert C. Byrd Drive
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 250-6570
Rank: #12 - 1912. - 19.
Burlington Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Math: <50% (Top 20%)
Reading: <50% (Top 30%)
Grades: K-12
161 Hope Lane
Burlington, WV 26710
(304) 289-6018
Rank: #12 - 1912. - 19.
Cammack Children's Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Math: <50% (Top 20%)
Reading: <50% (Top 30%)
Grades: 6-12
64 West 6th Avenue
Huntington, WV 25701
(304) 523-3497
Rank: #12 - 1912. - 19.
Gateway Achievement Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Math: <50% (Top 20%)
Reading: <50% (Top 30%)
Grades: 5-12
37 Oak Ave
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4526
Rank: #12 - 1912. - 19.
Mason County School For Success
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Math: <50% (Top 20%)
Reading: <50% (Top 30%)
Grades: 7-12
758 Scenic Drive
Point Pleasant, WV 25550
(304) 675-6432
Rank: #12 - 1912. - 19.
Pressley Ridge @ Grant Gardens
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Math: <50% (Top 20%)
Reading: <50% (Top 30%)
Grades: 8-10
2580 Grant Gardens Road
Ona, WV 25545
(304) 743-3974
Rank: #12 - 1912. - 19.
Randolph County Alternative Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Math: <50% (Top 20%)
Reading: <50% (Top 30%)
Grades: 8-12
1425 South Davis Avenue
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9156
Rank: #2020.
Poca Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Math: 39% (Top 50%)
Reading: 57% (Top 10%)
Grades: 6-8
2884 Charleston Road
Poca, WV 25159
(304) 755-7343
Rank: #2121.
Park Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Math: 43% (Top 30%)
Reading: 52% (Top 20%)
Grades: 6-8
212 Park Avenue
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4586
Rank: #2222.
Williamstown High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Math: 41% (Top 50%)
Reading: 54% (Top 20%)
Grades: 6-12
219 W 5th St
Williamstown, WV 26187
(304) 375-6151
Rank: #2323.
Buffalo Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Math: 45% (Top 30%)
Reading: 50% (Top 30%)
Grades: 6-8
298 Buffalo Creek Road
Kenova, WV 25530
(304) 429-6062
Rank: #2424.
Glenwood School (K-8)
(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Math: 40% (Top 50%)
Reading: 53% (Top 20%)
Grades: K-8
1734 Glenwood Park Road
Princeton, WV 24739
(304) 425-2445
Rank: #2525.
Milton Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Math: 39% (Top 50%)
Reading: 53% (Top 20%)
Grades: 6-8
1 Panther Trail
Milton, WV 25541
(304) 743-7308
Rank: #2626.
Barboursville Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Math: 38% (Top 50%)
Reading: 54% (Top 20%)
Grades: 6-8
1400 Central Ave
Barboursville, WV 25504
(304) 733-3003
Rank: #2727.
Kermit Pre K8
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Math: 40-44% (Top 30%)
Reading: 45-49% (Top 30%)
Grades: PK-8
300 Blue Devil Lane
Kermit, WV 25674
(304) 393-4130
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Doddridge County Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Math: 39% (Top 50%)
Reading: 48% (Top 30%)
Grades: 5-8
65 Doddridge County School Rd
West Union, WV 26456
(304) 873-2390
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Jackson Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Math: 38% (Top 50%)
Reading: 49% (Top 30%)
Grades: 6-8
1601 34th St
Vienna, WV 26105
(304) 420-9551
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
South Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Math: 39% (Top 50%)
Reading: 48% (Top 30%)
Grades: 6-8
500 East Parkway Drive
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 291-9340
Rank: #3131.
Independence Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Math: 34% (Top 50%)
Reading: 50% (Top 30%)
Grades: 6-8
800 Independence Road
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-4542
Rank: #3232.
Shady Spring Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Math: 35% (Top 50%)
Reading: 47% (Top 30%)
Grades: 6-8
500 Flat Top Road
Shady Spring, WV 25918
(304) 256-4570
Rank: #3333.
Hamilton Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Math: 34% (Top 50%)
Reading: 49% (Top 30%)
Grades: 6-8
3501 Cadillac Dr
Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304) 420-9547
Rank: #3434.
Moorefield Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Math: 34% (Top 50%)
Reading: 48% (Top 30%)
Grades: 6-8
303 Caledonia Heights Road
Moorefield, WV 26836
(304) 434-3000
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Andrew Jackson Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Math: 33% (Top 50%)
Reading: 49% (Top 30%)
Grades: 6-8
5445 Big Tyler Road
Charleston, WV 25313
(304) 776-3310
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