The top ranked public middle schools in West Virginia are John Adams Middle School, Mountaineer Middle School and Glen Fork Elementary & Middle School. The cities and towns with the highest concentration of top ranked public middle schools are Vienna, Barboursville and Morgantown.
A school's overall testing rank is based on a it's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. The average percentage of students achieving math proficiency in West Virginia is 32%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 41%.
Top Ranked Public Middle Schools in West Virginia (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
John Adams Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math: 52% (Top 20%)
Reading: 67% (Top 5%)
Grades: 6-8
2002 Presidential Dr
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-6652
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-6652
Rank: #22.
Mountaineer Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math: 53% (Top 20%)
Reading: 62% (Top 5%)
Grades: 6-8
991 Price Street
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 284-2856
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 284-2856
Rank: #33.
Glen Fork Elementary & Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math: 50-54% (Top 20%)
Reading: 60-64% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-8
111 Glen Fork Hollow Road
Glen Fork, WV 25845
(304) 682-6423
Glen Fork, WV 25845
(304) 682-6423
Rank: #44.
Winfield Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math: 56% (Top 10%)
Reading: 59% (Top 10%)
Grades: 6-8
11883 Winfield Road
Winfield, WV 25213
(304) 586-3072
Winfield, WV 25213
(304) 586-3072
Rank: #55.
Suncrest Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math: 52% (Top 20%)
Reading: 60% (Top 10%)
Grades: 6-8
360 Baldwin Street
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-9335
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-9335
Rank: #66.
Bridgeport Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Math: 47% (Top 30%)
Reading: 62% (Top 5%)
Grades: 6-8
413 Johnson Ave
Bridgeport, WV 26330
(304) 326-7142
Bridgeport, WV 26330
(304) 326-7142
Rank: #77.
Barrackville Elementary/middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Math: 52% (Top 20%)
Reading: 52% (Top 20%)
Grades: PK-8
509 Pike Street
Barrackville, WV 29559
(304) 367-2128
Barrackville, WV 29559
(304) 367-2128
Rank: #88.
Fairview Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Math: 40-44% (Top 30%)
Reading: 60-64% (Top 5%)
Grades: 4-8
17 Jesses Run Road
Fairview, WV 26570
(304) 449-1312
Fairview, WV 26570
(304) 449-1312
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Herndon Cons Elementary & Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Math: 45-49% (Top 30%)
Reading: 50-54% (Top 20%)
Grades: PK-8
4456 Herndon Road
Bud, WV 24716
(304) 294-7668
Bud, WV 24716
(304) 294-7668
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Hurricane Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Math: 47% (Top 30%)
Reading: 52% (Top 20%)
Grades: 6-8
518 Midland Trail
Hurricane, WV 25526
(304) 562-9271
Hurricane, WV 25526
(304) 562-9271
Rank: #1111.
Oak Glen Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Math: 54% (Top 20%)
Reading: 48% (Top 30%)
Grades: 5-8
39 Golden Bear Drive
New Cumberland, WV 26047
(304) 387-2363
New Cumberland, WV 26047
(304) 387-2363
Rank: #12 - 2012. - 20.
Barboursville School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Math: <50% (Top 20%)
Reading: <50% (Top 30%)
Grades: 7-12
1535 Martha Road
Barboursville, WV 25504
(304) 736-0915
Barboursville, WV 25504
(304) 736-0915
Rank: #12 - 2012. - 20.
Beckley Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Math: <50% (Top 20%)
Reading: <50% (Top 30%)
Grades: 6-12
4712 Robert C. Byrd Drive
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 250-6570
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 250-6570
Rank: #12 - 2012. - 20.
Burlington Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Math: <50% (Top 20%)
Reading: <50% (Top 30%)
Grades: K-12
161 Hope Lane
Burlington, WV 26710
(304) 289-6018
Burlington, WV 26710
(304) 289-6018
Rank: #12 - 2012. - 20.
Cammack Children's Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Math: <50% (Top 20%)
Reading: <50% (Top 30%)
Grades: 6-12
64 West 6th Avenue
Huntington, WV 25701
(304) 523-3497
Huntington, WV 25701
(304) 523-3497
Rank: #12 - 2012. - 20.
Gateway Achievement Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Math: <50% (Top 20%)
Reading: <50% (Top 30%)
Grades: PK-12
37 Oak Ave
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4526
Moundsville, WV 26041
(304) 843-4526
Rank: #12 - 2012. - 20.
Mason County School For Success
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Math: <50% (Top 20%)
Reading: <50% (Top 30%)
Grades: PK-12
758 Scenic Drive
Point Pleasant, WV 25550
(304) 675-6432
Point Pleasant, WV 25550
(304) 675-6432
Rank: #12 - 2012. - 20.
Pressley Ridge @ Grant Gardens
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Math: <50% (Top 20%)
Reading: <50% (Top 30%)
Grades: 8-10
2580 Grant Gardens Road
Ona, WV 25545
(304) 743-3974
Ona, WV 25545
(304) 743-3974
Rank: #12 - 2012. - 20.
Randolph County Alternative Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Math: <50% (Top 20%)
Reading: <50% (Top 30%)
Grades: PK-12
1425 South Davis Avenue
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9156
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9156
Rank: #12 - 2012. - 20.
United High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Math: <50% (Top 20%)
Reading: <50% (Top 30%)
Grades: PK-12
1349 Shinnston Pk
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7560
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7560
Rank: #2121.
Poca Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Math: 39% (Top 50%)
Reading: 57% (Top 10%)
Grades: 6-8
2884 Charleston Road
Poca, WV 25159
(304) 755-7343
Poca, WV 25159
(304) 755-7343
Rank: #2222.
Park Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Math: 43% (Top 30%)
Reading: 52% (Top 20%)
Grades: 6-8
212 Park Avenue
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4586
Beckley, WV 25801
(304) 256-4586
Rank: #2323.
Williamstown High School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Math: 41% (Top 50%)
Reading: 54% (Top 20%)
Grades: 6-12
219 W 5th St
Williamstown, WV 26187
(304) 375-6151
Williamstown, WV 26187
(304) 375-6151
Rank: #2424.
Buffalo Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Math: 45% (Top 30%)
Reading: 50% (Top 30%)
Grades: 6-8
298 Buffalo Creek Road
Kenova, WV 25530
(304) 429-6062
Kenova, WV 25530
(304) 429-6062
Rank: #2525.
Glenwood School (K-8)
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Math: 40% (Top 50%)
Reading: 53% (Top 20%)
Grades: K-8
1734 Glenwood Park Road
Princeton, WV 24739
(304) 425-2445
Princeton, WV 24739
(304) 425-2445
Rank: #2626.
Milton Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Math: 39% (Top 50%)
Reading: 53% (Top 20%)
Grades: 6-8
1 Panther Trail
Milton, WV 25541
(304) 743-7308
Milton, WV 25541
(304) 743-7308
Rank: #2727.
Barboursville Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Math: 38% (Top 50%)
Reading: 54% (Top 20%)
Grades: 6-8
1400 Central Ave
Barboursville, WV 25504
(304) 733-3003
Barboursville, WV 25504
(304) 733-3003
Rank: #2828.
Kermit Pre K8
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Math: 40-44% (Top 30%)
Reading: 45-49% (Top 30%)
Grades: PK-8
300 Blue Devil Lane
Kermit, WV 25674
(304) 393-4130
Kermit, WV 25674
(304) 393-4130
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Doddridge County Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Math: 39% (Top 50%)
Reading: 48% (Top 30%)
Grades: 5-8
65 Doddridge County School Rd
West Union, WV 26456
(304) 873-2390
West Union, WV 26456
(304) 873-2390
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Jackson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Math: 38% (Top 50%)
Reading: 49% (Top 30%)
Grades: 6-8
1601 34th St
Vienna, WV 26105
(304) 420-9551
Vienna, WV 26105
(304) 420-9551
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
South Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Math: 39% (Top 50%)
Reading: 48% (Top 30%)
Grades: 6-8
500 East Parkway Drive
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 291-9340
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 291-9340
Rank: #3232.
Independence Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Math: 34% (Top 50%)
Reading: 50% (Top 30%)
Grades: 6-8
800 Independence Road
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-4542
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-4542
Rank: #3333.
Shady Spring Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Math: 35% (Top 50%)
Reading: 47% (Top 30%)
Grades: 6-8
500 Flat Top Road
Shady Spring, WV 25918
(304) 256-4570
Shady Spring, WV 25918
(304) 256-4570
Rank: #3434.
Hamilton Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Math: 34% (Top 50%)
Reading: 49% (Top 30%)
Grades: 6-8
3501 Cadillac Dr
Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304) 420-9547
Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304) 420-9547
Rank: #3535.
Moorefield Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Math: 34% (Top 50%)
Reading: 48% (Top 30%)
Grades: 6-8
303 Caledonia Heights Road
Moorefield, WV 26836
(304) 434-3000
Moorefield, WV 26836
(304) 434-3000
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