For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 764 students in the neighborhood of First Ward, Morgantown, WV.
The top-ranked public middle school in First Ward is South Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of First Ward, Morgantown, WV public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the West Virginia public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public middle school average of 11% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of First Ward, Morgantown, WV (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 E Parkway Dr
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 291-9340
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 291-9340
Gr: 6-8 | 784 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of First Ward, Morgantown, WV?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of First Ward, Morgantown, WV include South Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of First Ward, Morgantown?
1 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of First Ward, Morgantown.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of First Ward, Morgantown?
the neighborhood of First Ward, Morgantown public middle schools minority enrollment is 12% 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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