The average student:teacher ratio in West Virginia public middle schools is approximately 13:1 (2025).
Student:Teacher Ratio Range: 1:1
11:1
Avg. Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Public Middle Schools Student:Teacher Ratio Statistics in West Virginia (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student: Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Kcs Alternative Learning
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: K-12
1900 School St
Charleston, WV 25387
(304) 348-6133
Charleston, WV 25387
(304) 348-6133
Rank: #22.
Mineral County Alternative Program
Alternative School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 1-12
89 Baker Pl
Keyser, WV 26726
(304) 788-4213
Keyser, WV 26726
(304) 788-4213
Rank: #33.
Mason County School For Success
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 7-12
758 Scenic Dr
Point Pleasant, WV 25550
(304) 675-6432
Point Pleasant, WV 25550
(304) 675-6432
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Pickens Elementary/high School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-12
One Panther Place
Pickens, WV 26230
(304) 924-5525
Pickens, WV 26230
(304) 924-5525
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Rowlesburg School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: K-8
46 Center St
Rowlesburg, WV 26425
(304) 454-9311
Rowlesburg, WV 26425
(304) 454-9311
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Crossroads Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 6-12
2850 5th Ave
Huntington, WV 25702
(304) 528-5060
Huntington, WV 25702
(304) 528-5060
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Hacker Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-8
11 School Loop Rd
Hacker Valley, WV 26222
(304) 493-6488
Hacker Valley, WV 26222
(304) 493-6488
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Cameron High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: 6-12
2012 Blue And Gold Rd
Cameron, WV 26033
(304) 686-3336
Cameron, WV 26033
(304) 686-3336
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Gateway Achievement Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: 5-12
37 Oak Ave
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4526
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4526
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Paw Paw High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: 7-12
60 Pirate Cir
Paw Paw, WV 25434
(304) 947-7425
Paw Paw, WV 25434
(304) 947-7425
Rank: #11 - 1811. - 18.
Geary Elementary/middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-8
9538 Clay Rd
Left Hand, WV 25251
(304) 565-3721
Left Hand, WV 25251
(304) 565-3721
Rank: #11 - 1811. - 18.
Herndon Cons Elementary & Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-8
4456 Herndon Road
Bud, WV 24716
(304) 294-7668
Bud, WV 24716
(304) 294-7668
Rank: #11 - 1811. - 18.
Long Drain School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-8
3538 Long Drain Rd.
Metz, WV 26585
(304) 775-4221
Metz, WV 26585
(304) 775-4221
Rank: #11 - 1811. - 18.
Mountaineer Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 6-8
2 Mountaineer Dr
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7620
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7620
Rank: #11 - 1811. - 18.
Paden City High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 7-12
201 N 4th Ave
Paden City, WV 26159
(304) 337-2266
Paden City, WV 26159
(304) 337-2266
Rank: #11 - 1811. - 18.
Van Devender Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 6-8
918 31st St
Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304) 420-9645
Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304) 420-9645
Rank: #11 - 1811. - 18.
Westwood Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 6-8
670 River Rd
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 291-9300
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 291-9300
Rank: #11 - 1811. - 18.
Wheeling Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 6-8
3500 Chapline St
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0425
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0425
Rank: #19 - 3319. - 33.
Buffalo Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: 6-8
298 Buffalo Creek Rd
Kenova, WV 25530
(304) 429-6062
Kenova, WV 25530
(304) 429-6062
Rank: #19 - 3319. - 33.
Crum Pre K-8 School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-8
150 Crum Rd
Crum, WV 25669
(304) 393-3200
Crum, WV 25669
(304) 393-3200
Rank: #19 - 3319. - 33.
Davis Thomas Elementary Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-8
426 Second Street
Thomas, WV 26292
(304) 463-4422
Thomas, WV 26292
(304) 463-4422
Rank: #19 - 3319. - 33.
East Bank Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: 6-8
1st Ave And Brannon Street
East Bank, WV 25067
(304) 595-2311
East Bank, WV 25067
(304) 595-2311
Rank: #19 - 3319. - 33.
Fairview Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: 4-8
17 Jesses Run Rd
Fairview, WV 26570
(304) 449-1312
Fairview, WV 26570
(304) 449-1312
Rank: #19 - 3319. - 33.
Green Bank Elementary-middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-8
5917 Potomac Highlands Trl
Green Bank, WV 24944
(304) 456-4865
Green Bank, WV 24944
(304) 456-4865
Rank: #19 - 3319. - 33.
Harman Elementary/high School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-12
22476 Allegheny Highway
Harman, WV 26270
(304) 227-4114
Harman, WV 26270
(304) 227-4114
Rank: #19 - 3319. - 33.
Huntington East Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: 6-8
1 Campbell Dr
Huntington, WV 25705
(304) 528-9508
Huntington, WV 25705
(304) 528-9508
Rank: #19 - 3319. - 33.
Huntington Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: 6-8
925 3rd St
Huntington, WV 25701
(304) 528-5180
Huntington, WV 25701
(304) 528-5180
Rank: #19 - 3319. - 33.
Martinsburg North Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: 6-8
250 East Rd
Martinsburg, WV 25404
(304) 267-3540
Martinsburg, WV 25404
(304) 267-3540
Rank: #19 - 3319. - 33.
Moundsville Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: 6-8
223 Tomlinson Ave
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4440
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4440
Rank: #19 - 3319. - 33.
Ritchie County Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: 5-8
201 Ritchie County School Rd
Ellenboro, WV 26346
(304) 869-3512
Ellenboro, WV 26346
(304) 869-3512
Rank: #19 - 3319. - 33.
Road Branch Elementary & Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-8
1165 Huff Creek Rd
Cyclone, WV 24827
(304) 682-5916
Cyclone, WV 24827
(304) 682-5916
Rank: #19 - 3319. - 33.
Short Line School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-8
9817 Shortline Hwy
Reader, WV 26167
(304) 386-4115
Reader, WV 26167
(304) 386-4115
Rank: #19 - 3319. - 33.
Wildwood Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: 6-8
1209 Shenandoah Junction Rd
Shenandoah Junction, WV 25442
(304) 728-4518
Shenandoah Junction, WV 25442
(304) 728-4518
Rank: #34 - 5634. - 56.
Beckley-stratton Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: 6-8
401 Grey Flats Rd
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4616
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4616
Rank: #34 - 5634. - 56.
Bridge Street Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: 6-8
19 Junior Ave
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0381
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0381
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the West Virginia average public middle schools student:teacher ratio?
The West Virginia average public middle schools student:teacher ratio is 13:1 for 2025.
What are the public middle schools with the lowest student:teacher ratio in West Virginia?
The best top ranked public middle schools in West Virginia include Kcs Alternative Learning, Mineral County Alternative Program and Mason County School For Success.
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