For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,549 students in Fayette County, WV.
The top ranked public middle schools in Fayette County, WV are Midland Trail High School, Meadow Bridge High School and Oak Hill Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fayette County, WV public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the West Virginia public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Fayette County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public middle school average of 10% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Fayette County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Midland Trail High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
26719 Midland Trail
Hico, WV 25854
(304) 658-5184
Hico, WV 25854
(304) 658-5184
Gr: 6-12 | 631 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Meadow Bridge High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
870 Main St
Meadow Bridge, WV 25976
(304) 484-7917
Meadow Bridge, WV 25976
(304) 484-7917
Gr: 7-12 | 194 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Oak Hill Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
320 W Oyler Ave
Oak Hill, WV 25901
(304) 469-3711
Oak Hill, WV 25901
(304) 469-3711
Gr: 6-8 | 639 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
515 W Maple Ave
Fayetteville, WV 25840
(304) 574-0560
Fayetteville, WV 25840
(304) 574-0560
Gr: PK-8 | 558 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
1 Greyhound Lane
Smithers, WV 25186
(304) 442-8284
Smithers, WV 25186
(304) 442-8284
Gr: PK-8 | 527 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Fayette County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
262 Oyler Avenue
Oak Hill, WV 25901
(304) 465-3806
Oak Hill, WV 25901
(304) 465-3806
Gr: PK-4
118 Church Street
Ansted, WV 25812
(304) 658-5170
Ansted, WV 25812
(304) 658-5170
Gr: 5-8 | 244 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rt. 41
Danese, WV 25831
(304) 438-6827
Danese, WV 25831
(304) 438-6827
Gr: PK-5 | 114 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
200 Wiseman Avenue
Fayetteville, WV 25840
(304) 574-1011
Fayetteville, WV 25840
(304) 574-1011
Gr: PK-6
515 West Maple Avenue
Fayetteville, WV 25840
(304) 574-0560
Fayetteville, WV 25840
(304) 574-0560
Gr: 7-12
135 High St
Fayetteville, WV 25840
(304) 574-2449
Fayetteville, WV 25840
(304) 574-2449
Gr: 5-8 | 250 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
5094 Gatewood Road
Fayetteville, WV 25840
(304) 574-2025
Fayetteville, WV 25840
(304) 574-2025
Gr: PK-4
1 Walnut And Jackson Street
Gauley Bridge, WV 25085
(304) 632-2661
Gauley Bridge, WV 25085
(304) 632-2661
Gr: K-5 | 48 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Po Box 579
Gauley Bridge, WV 25085
(304) 632-2511
Gauley Bridge, WV 25085
(304) 632-2511
Gr: 6-12 | 224 students Minority enrollment: 1%
Gene Spadaro Regional Juvenile Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
106 Martin Drive
Mount Hope, WV 25880
(304) 877-6904
Mount Hope, WV 25880
(304) 877-6904
Gr: 9-12 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 25%
514 5th Ave
Montgomery, WV 25136
(304) 442-4132
Montgomery, WV 25136
(304) 442-4132
Gr: 5-8 | 248 students Minority enrollment: 10%
408 Lincoln Street
Mount Hope, WV 25880
(304) 877-2891
Mount Hope, WV 25880
(304) 877-2891
Gr: PK-5
110 High School Dr
Mount Hope, WV 25880
(304) 877-2121
Mount Hope, WV 25880
(304) 877-2121
Gr: 5-12 | 302 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
510 Main St
Mount Hope, WV 25880
(304) 877-6641
Mount Hope, WV 25880
(304) 877-6641
Gr: 5-8 | 194 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
1 Mountainside Way, Box 9
Mount Olive, WV 25185
(304) 442-7213
Mount Olive, WV 25185
(304) 442-7213
Rt. 60
Lookout, WV 25868
(304) 574-0429
Lookout, WV 25868
(304) 574-0429
Gr: 5-8 | 165 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
103 Ingram Street
Oak Hill, WV 25901
(304) 469-3591
Oak Hill, WV 25901
(304) 469-3591
Gr: K-4 | 125 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
140 School Street
Oak Hill, WV 25901
(304) 469-4541
Oak Hill, WV 25901
(304) 469-4541
Gr: K-4 | 421 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rr 1 Box 420
Scarbro, WV 25917
(304) 469-4511
Scarbro, WV 25917
(304) 469-4511
Gr: PK-4 | 108 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Fayette County, WV?
The top ranked public middle schools in Fayette County, WV include Midland Trail High School, Meadow Bridge High School and Oak Hill Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Fayette County?
5 public middle schools are located in Fayette County.
What is the racial composition of students in Fayette County?
Fayette County public middle schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public middle schools average of 10% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Fayette County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Fayette County include: Meadow Bridge High School vs. Midland Trail High School, Midland Trail High School vs. Meadow Bridge High School
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