For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 444 students in Moundsville, WV.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Moundsville, WV are Gateway Achievement Center and Moundsville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Moundsville, WV public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the West Virginia public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Moundsville have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the West Virginia public middle school average of 10% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Moundsville, WV (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gateway Achievement Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
37 Oak Ave
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4526
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4526
Gr: 5-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Moundsville Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
223 Tomlinson Ave
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4440
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4440
Gr: 6-8 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Moundsville, West Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Rr 1 Box 245
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4429
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4429
Gr: K-6 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rd#2 Box 1
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4105
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4105
Gr: 3-5
1600 Third Street
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4435
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4435
Gr: K-6 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Moundsville, WV?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Moundsville, WV include Gateway Achievement Center and Moundsville Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Moundsville?
2 public middle schools are located in Moundsville.
What is the racial composition of students in Moundsville?
Moundsville public middle schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the West Virginia public middle schools average of 10% (majority Black).
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