For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,776 students in Wayne County, WV.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Wayne County, WV are Vinson Middle School, Buffalo Middle School and Ceredo-kenova Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayne County, WV public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the West Virginia public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Wayne County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of West Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public middle school average of 11% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Wayne County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vinson Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3851 Piedmont Rd
Huntington, WV 25704
(304) 429-1641
Huntington, WV 25704
(304) 429-1641
Gr: 6-8 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Buffalo Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
298 Buffalo Creek Rd
Kenova, WV 25530
(304) 429-6062
Kenova, WV 25530
(304) 429-6062
Gr: 6-8 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Ceredo-kenova Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 High Street
Ceredo, WV 25507
(304) 453-3588
Ceredo, WV 25507
(304) 453-3588
Gr: 6-8 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Crum Pre K-8 School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
150 Crum Rd
Crum, WV 25669
(304) 393-3200
Crum, WV 25669
(304) 393-3200
Gr: PK-8 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #55.
Wayne Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Pioneer Road
Wayne, WV 25570
(304) 272-3227
Wayne, WV 25570
(304) 272-3227
Gr: 6-8 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #66.
Fort Gay Pre K-8
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Viking Dr
Fort Gay, WV 25514
(304) 648-5404
Fort Gay, WV 25514
(304) 648-5404
Gr: PK-8 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Wayne County, WV?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Wayne County, WV include Vinson Middle School, Buffalo Middle School and Ceredo-kenova Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Wayne County?
6 public middle schools are located in Wayne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne County?
Wayne County public middle schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public middle schools average of 11% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Wayne County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Wayne County include: Wayne Middle School vs. Crum Pre K-8 School, Crum Pre K-8 School vs. Wayne Middle School, Ceredo-kenova Middle School vs. Vinson Middle School
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