Shady Spring Middle School

500 Flat Top Rd
Shady Spring, WV 25918
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 606 students in grades 6-8, Shady Spring Middle School ranks in the top 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 35% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 606 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Top 50% in WV
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 30%)
  • : 36% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

School Overview

Shady Spring Middle School's student population of 606 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
606 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Shady Spring Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 627 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shady Spring Middle School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.22. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WV)
#199 out of 627 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Shady Spring Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Shady Spring 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.
47%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Shady Spring 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.
36%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Shady Spring 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
13:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Shady Spring 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
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Shady Spring Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Hispanic
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Shady Spring Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Shady Spring Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
95%
88%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Shady Spring Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Shady Spring 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 Shady Spring Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in West Virginia.
0.10
This chart displays the diversity score of Shady Spring Middle School and the public school average diversity score of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Shady Spring 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
12%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Shady Spring 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 Shady Spring Middle School's ranking?
Shady Spring Middle School is ranked #199 out of 627 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Shady Spring Middle School often compared to?
Shady Spring Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Park Middle School, Beckley-stratton Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Shady Spring Middle School?
606 students attend Shady Spring Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Shady Spring Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shady Spring Middle School?
Shady Spring Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Shady Spring Middle School offer ?
Shady Spring Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Shady Spring Middle School part of?
Shady Spring Middle School is part of Raleigh County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 606 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 30%)
  • : 36% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

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