For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,272 students in Lincoln County, WV.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lincoln County, WV are Hamlin Pk-8, Harts Pk-8 and Duval Pk-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln County, WV public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the West Virginia public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Lincoln County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public middle school average of 11% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lincoln County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hamlin Pk-8
(Math: 34% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8130 Court Ave
Hamlin, WV 25523
(304) 824-3036
Hamlin, WV 25523
(304) 824-3036
Gr: PK-8 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Harts Pk-8
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1246 Mcclellan Hwy
Harts, WV 25524
(304) 855-3173
Harts, WV 25524
(304) 855-3173
Gr: PK-8 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Duval Pk-8
(Math: 21% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5304 Straight Frk
Griffithsville, WV 25521
(304) 524-2101
Griffithsville, WV 25521
(304) 524-2101
Gr: PK-8 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #44.
Guyan Valley Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5312 Mcclellan Hwy
Branchland, WV 25506
(304) 824-3235
Branchland, WV 25506
(304) 824-3235
Gr: 6-8 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Lincoln County, WV?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lincoln County, WV include Hamlin Pk-8, Harts Pk-8 and Duval Pk-8.
How many public middle schools are located in Lincoln County?
4 public middle schools are located in Lincoln County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County public middle schools minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public middle schools average of 11% (majority Black).
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