For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 506 students in 24740, WV.
The top-ranked public middle school in 24740, WV is Princeton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 24740 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the West Virginia public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 24740, WV have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public middle school average of 10% (majority Black).
Best 24740, WV Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Princeton Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 N Johnston St
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 425-7517
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 425-7517
Gr: 6-8 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
24740, West Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
105 Old Bluefield Road
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 487-1551
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 487-1551
Gr: 7-9
Princeton Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
300 N. Johnston Street
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 487-3138
Princeton, WV 24740
(304) 487-3138
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 24740, WV?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 24740, WV include Princeton Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 24740?
1 public middle schools are located in 24740.
What is the racial composition of students in 24740?
24740 public middle schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public middle schools average of 10% (majority Black).
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