For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 742 students in Buckhannon, WV.
The top ranked public middle school in Buckhannon, WV is B-u Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buckhannon, WV public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the West Virginia public middle school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Buckhannon have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public middle school average of 10% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Buckhannon, WV (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
B-u Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
553 Route 20 South Rd
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-1520
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-1520
Grades: 6-8
| 742 students
Buckhannon, West Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2 College Ave
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-3310
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-3310
Grades: PK-2
| 351 students
18 College Ave.
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 304-5813
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 304-5813
Grades: 3-5
| 283 students
5 Baxter St
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-2401
Buckhannon, WV 26201
(304) 472-2401
Grades: 3-5
| 53 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Buckhannon, WV?
The top ranked public middle schools in Buckhannon, WV include B-u Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Buckhannon?
1 public middle schools are located in Buckhannon.
What is the racial composition of students in Buckhannon?
Buckhannon public middle schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public middle schools average of 10% (majority Black).
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