For the 2025-26 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 20% (versus the West Virginia public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 26847, WV have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Petersburg High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
207 Viking Drive
Petersburg, WV 26847
(304) 257-1444
Petersburg, WV 26847
(304) 257-1444
Gr: 7-12 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
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
Gr: 7-12
26847, West Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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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