For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 354 students in South Charleston, WV.
The top-ranked public middle school in South Charleston, WV is South Charleston Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Charleston, WV public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the West Virginia public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in South Charleston have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% 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 South Charleston, WV (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Charleston Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 3rd Ave
South Charleston, WV 25303
(304) 348-1918
South Charleston, WV 25303
(304) 348-1918
Gr: 6-8 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in South Charleston, WV?
The top-ranked public middle schools in South Charleston, WV include South Charleston Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in South Charleston?
1 public middle schools are located in South Charleston.
What is the racial composition of students in South Charleston?
South Charleston public middle schools minority enrollment is 30% 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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