Serving 263 students in grades 5-8, Wirt County Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 263 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WV
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Wirt County Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Elizabeth, WV, covering approximately 234.8 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with the farthest edge of the zone located about 12.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wirt County Middle School's student population of 263 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
263 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
School Rankings
Wirt County Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 617 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wirt County Middle School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#358 out of 617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
28%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Hispanic
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data
Black
1%
4%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
White
98%
87%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.1%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
50%
Showing 2009–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
8%
8%
Showing 2003–2012. View full 14-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wirt County Middle School's ranking?
Wirt County Middle School is ranked #358 out of 617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% WV state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Wirt County Middle School?
263 students attend Wirt County Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Wirt County Middle School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wirt County Middle School?
Wirt County Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wirt County Middle School offer ?
Wirt County Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Wirt County Middle School part of?
Wirt County Middle School is part of Wirt County Schools.
School Reviews
Review Wirt County Middle School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
Can Public Schools Charge for Required Graduation Courses?
Can a public school charge for a course your child needs to graduate? Learn how state rules, course alternatives, summer programs, and fee waivers affect the answer, plus what parents should request before paying, accepting a substitute, or challenging a charge that threatens graduation plans.
Save Your Child's Work Before a School Account Closes
School accounts may close after graduation or a transfer, leaving important projects inaccessible. Learn what families should save, which deadlines to confirm, how to check exported files, and why shared links alone may not preserve your child's work for future applications, learning, or personal memories.
School Commute Time: When Distance Affects School Fit
Is your child's school commute becoming too demanding? Learn how to weigh educational benefits against daily strain, recognize warning signs, explore practical adjustments, and decide when a closer school fits.
