Top 5 Best Wood County Public Middle Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 3,001 students in Wood County, WV. The top ranked public middle schools in Wood County, WV are Williamstown High School, Jackson Middle School and Edison Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wood County, WV public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the West Virginia public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Wood County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of West Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public middle school average of 10% (majority Black).

Best Wood County Public Middle Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Williamstown High School
Math: 45% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
219 W 5th St
Williamstown, WV 26187
(304) 375-6151
Grades: 6-12
| 681 students
Rank: #22.
Jackson Middle School
Math: 35% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1601 34th St
Vienna, WV 26105
(304) 420-9551
Grades: 6-8
| 519 students
Rank: #33.
Edison Middle School
Math: 33% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1201 Hillcrest St
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9525
Grades: 6-8
| 578 students
Rank: #44.
Blennerhassett Middle School
Math: 35% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
444 Jewel Rd
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 863-3356
Grades: 6-8
| 481 students
Rank: #55.
Hamilton Middle School
Math: 33% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3501 Cadillac Dr
Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304) 420-9547
Grades: 6-8
| 419 students
Rank: #66.
Van Devender Middle School
Math: 16% | Reading: 24%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
918 31st St
Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304) 420-9645
Grades: 6-8
| 323 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Wood County, WV

Wood County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
907 Mission Drive
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-4862
Grades: 6-12
| 10 students
1130 19th St
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9581
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
225 Holiday Hills Drive
Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304) 420-2443
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2172 Volcano Road
Walker, WV 26180
(304) 679-3581
Grades: 5-12
| 22 students
Rayon-trek Center (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
615 Broadway Avenue
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9639
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
422 Virginia St
Waverly, WV 26184
(304) 464-4250
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
2500 36th St
Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304) 420-9660
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Wood County, WV?
The top ranked public middle schools in Wood County, WV include Williamstown High School, Jackson Middle School and Edison Middle School. Wood County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in West Virginia.
How many public middle schools are located in Wood County, WV?
6 public middle schools are located in Wood County, WV.
What is the racial composition of students in Wood County, WV?
Wood County, WV public middle schools minority enrollment is 7% 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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