For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 703 students in Barbour County, WV.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Barbour County, WV are Belington Middle School, Kasson Elementary/middle School and Philippi Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barbour County, WV public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the West Virginia public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Barbour County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public middle school average of 10% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Barbour County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Belington Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
469 Morgantown Pike
Belington, WV 26250
(303) 823-1281
Belington, WV 26250
(303) 823-1281
Gr: 5-8 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Kasson Elementary/middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
19 Kasson Rd
Moatsville, WV 26405
(304) 457-1485
Moatsville, WV 26405
(304) 457-1485
Gr: PK-8 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Philippi Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
611 Cherry Hill Rd
Philippi, WV 26416
(304) 457-2999
Philippi, WV 26416
(304) 457-2999
Gr: 5-8 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Barbour County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Rr 1 Box 12-s
Volga, WV 26238
(304) 457-3239
Volga, WV 26238
(304) 457-3239
Gr: K-4 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Barbour County, WV?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Barbour County, WV include Belington Middle School, Kasson Elementary/middle School and Philippi Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Barbour County?
3 public middle schools are located in Barbour County.
What is the racial composition of students in Barbour County?
Barbour County public middle schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public middle schools average of 10% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Barbour County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Barbour County include: Belington Middle School vs. Philippi Middle School
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