For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 382 students in 26601, WV.
The top-ranked public middle school in 26601, WV is Braxton County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 26601 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the West Virginia public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 26601, WV have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public middle school average of 10% (majority Black).
Best 26601, WV Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Braxton County Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Carter Braxton Dr
Sutton, WV 26601
(304) 765-2644
Sutton, WV 26601
(304) 765-2644
Gr: 6-8 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 26601, WV?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 26601, WV include Braxton County Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 26601?
1 public middle schools are located in 26601.
What is the racial composition of students in 26601?
26601 public middle schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public middle schools average of 10% (majority Black).
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