Hayes Middle School

830 Strawberry Road
Saint Albans, WV 25177
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 436 students in grades 6-8, Hayes 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 32% (which is equal to the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 436 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Bottom 50% in WV
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

School Overview

Hayes Middle School's student population of 436 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
436 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

Hayes Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 627 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hayes Middle School is 0.22, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.21. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WV)
#326 out of 627 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Hayes Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
32%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hayes Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hayes Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Hayes Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Hayes Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Hayes Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Hispanic
2%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Hayes Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Hayes Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
88%
89%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Hayes Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Hayes Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Hayes Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in West Virginia.
0.22
This chart displays the diversity score of Hayes Middle School and the public school average diversity score of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hayes Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hayes Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hayes Middle School's ranking?
Hayes Middle School is ranked #326 out of 627 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Hayes Middle School often compared to?
Hayes Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mckinley Middle School, Horace Mann Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Hayes Middle School?
436 students attend Hayes Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Hayes Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hayes Middle School?
Hayes Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hayes Middle School offer ?
Hayes Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hayes Middle School part of?
Hayes Middle School is part of Kanawha County Schools School District.

School Reviews

4   3/22/2020
I like Hayes Middle School and I learn good there.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Caden Harrison

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 436 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

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