For the 2026-27 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 19% (versus the West Virginia public middle school average of 29%), 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 11% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Berkeley County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hedgesville Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
334 School House Dr
Hedgesville, WV 25427
(304) 754-3313
Hedgesville, WV 25427
(304) 754-3313
Gr: 6-8 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Musselman Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
105 Pride Ave
Bunker Hill, WV 25413
(304) 229-1965
Bunker Hill, WV 25413
(304) 229-1965
Gr: 6-8 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Spring Mills Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
255 Campus Dr
Martinsburg, WV 25404
(304) 274-5030
Martinsburg, WV 25404
(304) 274-5030
Gr: 6-8 | 945 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Martinsburg South Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
150 Bulldog Blvd
Martinsburg, WV 25401
(304) 267-3542
Martinsburg, WV 25401
(304) 267-3542
Gr: 6-8 | 787 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
Mountain Ridge Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2771 Gerrardstown Rd
Gerrardstown, WV 25420
(304) 229-8833
Gerrardstown, WV 25420
(304) 229-8833
Gr: 6-8 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #66.
Martinsburg North Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
250 East Rd
Martinsburg, WV 25404
(304) 267-3540
Martinsburg, WV 25404
(304) 267-3540
Gr: 6-8 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
Pikeside Transitional School
Alternative School
3635 Winchester Ave
Martinsburg, WV 25405
(304) 267-3555
Martinsburg, WV 25405
(304) 267-3555
Gr: K-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Berkeley County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 6-12
38 Grapevine Road
Martinsburg, WV 25405
(304) 267-0156
Martinsburg, WV 25405
(304) 267-0156
3635 Winchester Ave
Martinsburg, WV 25405
(304) 267-3555
Martinsburg, WV 25405
(304) 267-3555
Gr: K-5
Ramer Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
515 W Martin St
Martinsburg, WV 25401
(304) 267-3585
Martinsburg, WV 25401
(304) 267-3585
Gr: PK
Vicki Douglas Juvenile Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
900 Emmett Rousch Drive
Martinsburg, WV 25401
(304) 420-4862
Martinsburg, WV 25401
(304) 420-4862
Gr: 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 11% (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, Musselman Middle School vs. Mountain Ridge Middle School, Martinsburg North Middle School vs. Martinsburg South Middle School
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