For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,902 students in Wood County, WV. The top ranked public middle schools in Wood County, WV are Williamstown High School, Jackson Middle School and Hamilton 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 35% (versus the West Virginia public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Wood County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 Public Middle Schools in Wood County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Williamstown High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
219 W 5th St
Williamstown, WV 26187
(304) 375-6151
Williamstown, WV 26187
(304) 375-6151
Gr: 6-12 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Jackson Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1601 34th St
Vienna, WV 26105
(304) 295-9551
Vienna, WV 26105
(304) 295-9551
Gr: 6-8 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Hamilton Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3501 Cadillac Dr
Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304) 420-9547
Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304) 420-9547
Gr: 6-8 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Edison Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1201 Hillcrest St
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9525
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9525
Gr: 6-8 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Blennerhassett Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
444 Jewell Rd
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 863-3356
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 863-3356
Gr: 6-8 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Van Devender Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
918 31st St
Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304) 420-9645
Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304) 420-9645
Gr: 6-8 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Wood County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Lorrie Yeager Juvenile Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
907 Mission Drive
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-4862
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-4862
Gr: 6-12 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 10%
225 Holiday Hills Drive
Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304) 420-2443
Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304) 420-2443
Pressley Ridge At White Oak Village (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
2172 Volcano Road
Walker, WV 26180
(304) 679-3581
Walker, WV 26180
(304) 679-3581
Gr: 5-12 | 22 students Minority enrollment: 23%
Rayon-trek Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
615 Broadway Avenue
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9639
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9639
Gr: Inquire with school
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 Hamilton 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?
6 public middle schools are located in Wood County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wood County?
Wood County 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).
Which public middle schools in Wood County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Wood County include: Edison Middle School vs. Blennerhassett Middle School, Van Devender Middle School vs. Jackson Middle School, Blennerhassett Middle School vs. Edison Middle School
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