For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 374 students in 25302, WV.
The top-ranked public middle school in 25302, WV is West Side Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 25302 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the West Virginia public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 25302, WV have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public middle school average of 11% (majority Black).
Best 25302, WV Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Side Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
812 Park Ave
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-6123
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-6123
Gr: 6-8 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
25302, West Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
915 Beech Ave
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-6631
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-6631
Gr: PK-5 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Tyler Middle School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
4277 West Washington St
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-6133
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-6133
Gr: 6-8 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
230 Costello St
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-6635
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-6635
Gr: PK-5 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 25302, WV?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 25302, WV include West Side Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 25302?
1 public middle schools are located in 25302.
What is the racial composition of students in 25302?
25302 public middle schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public middle schools average of 11% (majority Black).
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