For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 blue ribbon public middle schools serving 3,135 students in West Virginia.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in West Virginia are Suncrest Middle School, Bridgeport Middle School and Triadelphia Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Virginia blue ribbon public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the West Virginia public middle school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the West Virginia public middle school average of 10% (majority Black).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Middle Schools in West Virginia (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Suncrest Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
360 Baldwin Street
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-9335
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-9335
Grades: 6-8
| 501 students
Rank: #22.
Bridgeport Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
413 Johnson Ave
Bridgeport, WV 26330
(304) 326-7142
Bridgeport, WV 26330
(304) 326-7142
Grades: 6-8
| 603 students
Rank: #33.
Triadelphia Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1636 National Rd
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0387
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0387
Grades: 6-8
| 390 students
Rank: #44.
Monongah Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
550 Camden Avenue
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2164
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2164
Grades: 5-8
| 206 students
Rank: #55.
Ravenswood Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
514 South Ritchie Avenue
Ravenswood, WV 26164
(304) 273-5480
Ravenswood, WV 26164
(304) 273-5480
Grades: 6-8
| 321 students
Rank: #66.
Pineville Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
607 River Road
Pineville, WV 24874
(304) 732-6442
Pineville, WV 24874
(304) 732-6442
Grades: 5-8
| 267 students
Rank: #77.
Shepherdstown Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
54 Minden Avenue
Shepherdstown, WV 25443
(304) 876-6120
Shepherdstown, WV 25443
(304) 876-6120
Grades: 6-8
| 331 students
Rank: #88.
Warwood School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
150 Viking Dr
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0394
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0394
Grades: PK-8
| 516 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in West Virginia?
The top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in West Virginia include Suncrest Middle School, Bridgeport Middle School and Triadelphia Middle School.
How many blue ribbon public middle schools are located in West Virginia?
8 blue ribbon public middle schools are located in West Virginia.
What is the racial composition of students in West Virginia?
West Virginia blue ribbon public middle schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the West Virginia public middle schools average of 10% (majority Black).
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