For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 4,368 students in Berkeley County, WV.
The top ranked public middle schools in Berkeley County, WV are Hedgesville Middle School, Musselman Middle School and Spring Mills Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Berkeley County, WV public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the West Virginia public middle school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Berkeley County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the West Virginia public middle school average of 10% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Berkeley County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hedgesville Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
334 School House Dr
Hedgesville, WV 25427
(304) 754-3313
Hedgesville, WV 25427
(304) 754-3313
Grades: 6-8
| 769 students
Rank: #22.
Musselman Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
105 Pride Ave
Bunker Hill, WV 25413
(304) 229-1965
Bunker Hill, WV 25413
(304) 229-1965
Grades: 6-8
| 628 students
Rank: #33.
Spring Mills Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
255 Campus Dr
Martinsburg, WV 25404
(304) 274-5030
Martinsburg, WV 25404
(304) 274-5030
Grades: 6-8
| 930 students
Rank: #44.
Martinsburg South Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
150 Bulldog Blvd
Martinsburg, WV 25401
(304) 267-3542
Martinsburg, WV 25401
(304) 267-3542
Grades: 6-8
| 746 students
Rank: #55.
Mountain Ridge Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2771 Gerrardstown Rd
Gerrardstown, WV 25420
(304) 229-8833
Gerrardstown, WV 25420
(304) 229-8833
Grades: 6-8
| 634 students
Rank: #66.
Board Of Child Care
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
715 Brown Road
Martinsburg, WV 25404
(304) 274-3688
Martinsburg, WV 25404
(304) 274-3688
Grades: 7-12
| 22 students
Rank: #77.
Martinsburg North Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
250 East Rd
Martinsburg, WV 25404
(304) 267-3540
Martinsburg, WV 25404
(304) 267-3540
Grades: 6-8
| 639 students
Berkeley County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Eastern Panhandle Training Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Rr 6 Box 271
Martinsburg, WV 25401
(304) 754-7921
Martinsburg, WV 25401
(304) 754-7921
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
38 Grapevine Road
Martinsburg, WV 25405
(304) 267-0156
Martinsburg, WV 25405
(304) 267-0156
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3635 Winchester Ave
Martinsburg, WV 25405
(304) 267-3555
Martinsburg, WV 25405
(304) 267-3555
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Ramer Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
515 W Martin St
Martinsburg, WV 25401
(304) 267-3585
Martinsburg, WV 25401
(304) 267-3585
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Vicki Douglas Juvenile Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
900 Emmett Rousch Drive
Martinsburg, WV 25401
(304) 420-4862
Martinsburg, WV 25401
(304) 420-4862
Grades: 8-12
| 9 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Berkeley County, WV?
The top ranked public middle schools in Berkeley County, WV include Hedgesville Middle School, Musselman Middle School and Spring Mills Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Berkeley County?
7 public middle schools are located in Berkeley County.
What is the racial composition of students in Berkeley County?
Berkeley County public middle schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the West Virginia public middle schools average of 10% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Berkeley County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Berkeley County include: Mountain Ridge Middle School vs. Musselman Middle School, Martinsburg North Middle School vs. Martinsburg South Middle School, Musselman Middle School vs. Mountain Ridge Middle School
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