For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 330 students in 26444, WV.
The top-ranked public middle school in 26444, WV is South Preston School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 26444 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the West Virginia public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 26444, WV have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public middle school average of 10% (majority Black).
Best 26444, WV Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Preston School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5258 S Preston Hwy
Tunnelton, WV 26444
(304) 568-2331
Tunnelton, WV 26444
(304) 568-2331
Gr: PK-8 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
26444, West Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Route 26
Tunnelton, WV 26444
(304) 568-2331
Tunnelton, WV 26444
(304) 568-2331
Gr: 6-8 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 26444, WV?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 26444, WV include South Preston School.
How many public middle schools are located in 26444?
1 public middle schools are located in 26444.
What is the racial composition of students in 26444?
26444 public middle schools minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public middle schools average of 10% (majority Black).
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