For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 742 students in Marshall County, WV.
The top ranked public middle schools in Marshall County, WV are Gateway Achievement Center, Moundsville Middle School and Cameron High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marshall County, WV public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the West Virginia public middle school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Marshall County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public middle school average of 10% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Marshall County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gateway Achievement Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
37 Oak Ave
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4526
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4526
Grades: 5-12
| 42 students
Rank: #22.
Moundsville Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
223 Tomlinson Ave
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4440
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4440
Grades: 6-8
| 402 students
Rank: #33.
Cameron High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2012 Blue And Gold Rd
Cameron, WV 26033
(304) 686-3336
Cameron, WV 26033
(304) 686-3336
Grades: 6-12
| 298 students
Marshall County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
John Marshall Adult Prep (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
John Marshall High School, 130
Glen Dale, WV 26038
(304) 843-4444
Glen Dale, WV 26038
(304) 843-4444
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rr 1 Box 245
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4429
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4429
Grades: K-6
| 148 students
Rd#2 Box 1
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4105
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4105
Grades: 3-5
| n/a students
1600 Third Street
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4435
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4435
Grades: K-6
| 253 students
1690 Marshall St S
Benwood, WV 26031
(304) 232-7190
Benwood, WV 26031
(304) 232-7190
Grades: 7-9
| 56 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Marshall County, WV?
The top ranked public middle schools in Marshall County, WV include Gateway Achievement Center, Moundsville Middle School and Cameron High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Marshall County?
3 public middle schools are located in Marshall County.
What is the racial composition of students in Marshall County?
Marshall County public middle schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public middle schools average of 10% (majority Black).
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