The top ranked public middle schools in West Virginia are John Adams Middle School, Mountaineer Middle School and Fairview Middle School. The cities and towns with the highest concentration of top ranked public middle schools are Vienna, Winfield and Barboursville.
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 34%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 41%.
Top Ranked Public Middle Schools in West Virginia (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
John Adams Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math: 52% (Top 20%)
Reading: 67% (Top 5%)
Grades: 6-8
2002 Presidential Dr
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-6652
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-6652
Rank: #22.
Mountaineer Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math: 54% (Top 20%)
Reading: 62% (Top 5%)
Grades: 6-8
991 Price St
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 284-2856
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 284-2856
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Fairview Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math: 50-54% (Top 20%)
Reading: 60-64% (Top 5%)
Grades: 4-8
17 Jesses Run Rd
Fairview, WV 26570
(304) 449-1312
Fairview, WV 26570
(304) 449-1312
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Glen Fork Elementary & Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%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
Glen Fork, WV 25845
(304) 682-6423
Rank: #55.
Winfield Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math: 52% (Top 20%)
Reading: 59% (Top 10%)
Grades: 6-8
11883 Winfield Rd
Winfield, WV 25213
(304) 586-3072
Winfield, WV 25213
(304) 586-3072
Rank: #66.
Suncrest Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Math: 48% (Top 30%)
Reading: 60% (Top 10%)
Grades: 6-8
360 Baldwin St
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-9335
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-9335
Rank: #77.
Hurricane Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Math: 53% (Top 20%)
Reading: 52% (Top 20%)
Grades: 6-8
518 Midland Trl
Hurricane, WV 25526
(304) 562-0549
Hurricane, WV 25526
(304) 562-0549
Rank: #88.
Barrackville Elementary/middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Math: 52% (Top 20%)
Reading: 52% (Top 20%)
Grades: PK-8
509 Pike Street
Barrackville, WV 26559
(304) 367-2127
Barrackville, WV 26559
(304) 367-2127
Rank: #99.
Bridgeport Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Math: 45% (Top 50%)
Reading: 62% (Top 5%)
Grades: 6-8
413 Johnson Ave
Bridgeport, WV 26330
(304) 326-7142
Bridgeport, WV 26330
(304) 326-7142
Rank: #1010.
Oak Glen Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Math: 59% (Top 10%)
Reading: 48% (Top 30%)
Grades: 5-8
39 Golden Bear Dr
New Cumberland, WV 26047
(304) 387-2363
New Cumberland, WV 26047
(304) 387-2363
Rank: #1111.
Poca Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Math: 42% (Top 50%)
Reading: 57% (Top 10%)
Grades: 6-8
2884 Charleston Rd
Poca, WV 25159
(304) 755-4675
Poca, WV 25159
(304) 755-4675
Rank: #12 - 1612. - 16.
Barboursville School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Math: <50% (Top 30%)
Reading: <50% (Top 30%)
Grades: 7-12
1535 Martha Road
Barboursville, WV 25504
(304) 736-0915
Barboursville, WV 25504
(304) 736-0915
Rank: #12 - 1612. - 16.
Beckley Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Math: <50% (Top 30%)
Reading: <50% (Top 30%)
Grades: 6-12
4712 Robert C. Byrd Drive
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 250-6570
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 250-6570
Rank: #12 - 1612. - 16.
Pressley Ridge @ Grant Gardens
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Math: <50% (Top 30%)
Reading: <50% (Top 30%)
Grades: 8-10
2580 Grant Gardens Road
Ona, WV 25545
(304) 743-3974
Ona, WV 25545
(304) 743-3974
Rank: #12 - 1612. - 16.
Randolph County Alternative Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Math: <50% (Top 30%)
Reading: <50% (Top 30%)
Grades: 6-12
1425 S Davis Ave
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9157
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9157
Rank: #12 - 1612. - 16.
Williamstown High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Math: 46% (Top 50%)
Reading: 54% (Top 20%)
Grades: 6-12
219 W 5th St
Williamstown, WV 26187
(304) 375-6151
Williamstown, WV 26187
(304) 375-6151
Rank: #1717.
Glenwood School (K-8)
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Math: 46% (Top 50%)
Reading: 53% (Top 20%)
Grades: K-8
1734 Glenwood Park Rd
Princeton, WV 24739
(304) 425-5970
Princeton, WV 24739
(304) 425-5970
Rank: #1818.
Park Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Math: 44% (Top 50%)
Reading: 52% (Top 20%)
Grades: 6-8
212 Park Ave
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4586
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4586
Rank: #1919.
Kermit Pre K8
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Math: 45-49% (Top 30%)
Reading: 45-49% (Top 30%)
Grades: PK-8
300 Blue Devil Ln
Kermit, WV 25674
(304) 393-4130
Kermit, WV 25674
(304) 393-4130
Rank: #2020.
Harpers Ferry Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Math: 43% (Top 50%)
Reading: 51% (Top 30%)
Grades: 6-8
1710 W Washington St
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
(304) 535-6357
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
(304) 535-6357
Rank: #2121.
Milton Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Math: 41% (Top 50%)
Reading: 53% (Top 20%)
Grades: 6-8
1 Panther Trl
Milton, WV 25541
(304) 743-7308
Milton, WV 25541
(304) 743-7308
Rank: #2222.
Herndon Cons Elementary & Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Math: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Reading: 50-54% (Top 20%)
Grades: PK-8
4456 Herndon Road
Bud, WV 24716
(304) 294-7668
Bud, WV 24716
(304) 294-7668
Rank: #2323.
Jackson Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Math: 43% (Top 50%)
Reading: 49% (Top 30%)
Grades: 6-8
1601 34th St
Vienna, WV 26105
(304) 295-9551
Vienna, WV 26105
(304) 295-9551
Rank: #2424.
Monongah Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Math: 42% (Top 50%)
Reading: 48% (Top 30%)
Grades: 5-8
550 Camden Ave
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2164
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2164
Rank: #2525.
Barboursville Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Math: 36% (Top 50%)
Reading: 54% (Top 20%)
Grades: 6-8
1400 Central Ave
Barboursville, WV 25504
(304) 733-3003
Barboursville, WV 25504
(304) 733-3003
Rank: #2626.
Triadelphia Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Math: 41% (Top 50%)
Reading: 49% (Top 30%)
Grades: 6-8
1636 National Rd
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0387
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0387
Rank: #2727.
South Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Math: 41% (Top 50%)
Reading: 48% (Top 30%)
Grades: 6-8
500 E Parkway Dr
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 291-9340
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 291-9340
Rank: #2828.
Hamilton Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Math: 38% (Top 50%)
Reading: 49% (Top 30%)
Grades: 6-8
3501 Cadillac Dr
Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304) 420-9547
Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304) 420-9547
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Moorefield Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Math: 39% (Top 50%)
Reading: 48% (Top 30%)
Grades: 6-8
303 Caledonia Heights Rd
Moorefield, WV 26836
(304) 434-3000
Moorefield, WV 26836
(304) 434-3000
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Ripley Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Math: 39% (Top 50%)
Reading: 48% (Top 30%)
Grades: 6-8
1 W School St
Ripley, WV 25271
(304) 372-7350
Ripley, WV 25271
(304) 372-7350
Rank: #3131.
Shady Spring Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Math: 37% (Top 50%)
Reading: 47% (Top 30%)
Grades: 6-8
500 Flat Top Rd
Shady Spring, WV 25918
(304) 256-4570
Shady Spring, WV 25918
(304) 256-4570
Rank: #3232.
Independence Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Math: 35% (Top 50%)
Reading: 50% (Top 30%)
Grades: 6-8
800 Independence Rd
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-4542
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-4542
Rank: #3333.
Andrew Jackson Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Math: 36% (Top 50%)
Reading: 49% (Top 30%)
Grades: 6-8
5445 Big Tyler Rd
Charleston, WV 25313
(304) 776-3310
Charleston, WV 25313
(304) 776-3310
Rank: #3434.
Doddridge County Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Math: 36% (Top 50%)
Reading: 48% (Top 30%)
Grades: 5-8
65 Doddridge County School Rd
West Union, WV 26456
(304) 873-2390
West Union, WV 26456
(304) 873-2390
Rank: #3535.
Ritchie County Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Math: 42% (Top 50%)
Reading: 43% (Top 50%)
Grades: 5-8
201 Ritchie County School Rd
Ellenboro, WV 26346
(304) 869-3512
Ellenboro, WV 26346
(304) 869-3512
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