For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,442 students in 26003, WV.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 26003, WV are Triadelphia Middle School, Bridge Street Middle School and Wheeling Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 26003 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the West Virginia public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 26003, WV have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of West Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public middle school average of 11% (majority Black).
Best 26003, WV Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Triadelphia Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1636 National Rd
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0387
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0387
Gr: 6-8 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Bridge Street Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
19 Junior Ave
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0381
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0381
Gr: 6-8 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Wheeling Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3500 Chapline St
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0425
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0425
Gr: 6-8 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Sherrard Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 Fairmont Pike
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 233-3331
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 233-3331
Gr: 6-8 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
150 Viking Drive
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0394
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0394
Gr: 6-8 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 26003, WV?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 26003, WV include Triadelphia Middle School, Bridge Street Middle School and Wheeling Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 26003?
5 public middle schools are located in 26003.
What is the racial composition of students in 26003?
26003 public middle schools minority enrollment is 14% 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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