For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 589 students in 26847, WV.
The top ranked public middle school in 26847, WV is Petersburg High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 26847 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the West Virginia public middle school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 26847, WV have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public middle school average of 10% (majority Black).
Best 26847, WV Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Petersburg High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
207 Viking Drive
Petersburg, WV 26847
(304) 257-1444
Petersburg, WV 26847
(304) 257-1444
Grades: 7-12
| 589 students
Rank: n/an/a
South Branch Vocational School
Vocational School
401 Pierpont St
Petersburg, WV 26847
(304) 257-1331
Petersburg, WV 26847
(304) 257-1331
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
26847, West Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Hc 33 Box 1060
Petersburg, WV 26847
(304) 257-1220
Petersburg, WV 26847
(304) 257-1220
Grades: 1-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 26847, WV?
The top ranked public middle schools in 26847, WV include Petersburg High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 26847?
2 public middle schools are located in 26847.
What is the racial composition of students in 26847?
26847 public middle schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public middle schools average of 10% (majority Black).
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