For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 2,164 students in Harrison County, WV.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Harrison County, WV are Bridgeport Middle School, United High School and Evolution High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harrison County, WV public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the West Virginia public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Harrison County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of West Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public middle school average of 11% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Harrison County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bridgeport Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
413 Johnson Ave
Bridgeport, WV 26330
(304) 326-7142
Bridgeport, WV 26330
(304) 326-7142
Gr: 6-8 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
United High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1040 Wilsonburg Rd
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7560
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7560
Gr: K-12 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 74:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Evolution High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1040 Wilsonburg Rd
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7560
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7560
Gr: K-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
South Harrison Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3003 Hawk Hwy
Lost Creek, WV 26385
(304) 326-7460
Lost Creek, WV 26385
(304) 326-7460
Gr: 6-8 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
78 Jerry Toth Dr
Shinnston, WV 26431
(304) 326-7540
Shinnston, WV 26431
(304) 326-7540
Gr: 6-8 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #66.
Mountaineer Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2 Mountaineer Dr
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7620
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7620
Gr: 6-8 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #77.
Washington Irving Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
443 Lee Ave
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7420
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7420
Gr: 6-8 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #88.
Evolution Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1040 Wilsonburg Rd
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7560
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7560
Gr: K-12 | 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Harrison County, WV?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Harrison County, WV include Bridgeport Middle School, United High School and Evolution High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Harrison County?
6 public middle schools are located in Harrison County.
What is the racial composition of students in Harrison County?
Harrison County public middle schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public middle schools average of 11% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Harrison County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Harrison County include: Washington Irving Middle School vs. Bridgeport Middle School, South Harrison Middle School vs. Bridgeport Middle School, Mountaineer Middle School vs. Bridgeport Middle School
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