For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 743 students in 26104, WV (there are 3 private schools, serving 316 private students). 70% of all K-12 students in 26104, WV are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
The top ranked public schools in 26104, WV are Hamilton Middle School and Van Devender Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 26104 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the West Virginia public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 26104, WV have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public school average of 11% (majority Black).
Best 26104, WV Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hamilton Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3501 Cadillac Dr
Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304) 420-9547
Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304) 420-9547
Grades: 6-8
| 432 students
Rank: #22.
Van Devender Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
918 31st St
Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304) 420-9645
Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304) 420-9645
Grades: 6-8
| 311 students
Rank: n/an/a
Caperton Center For Applied Technology
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
212 Technology Dr
Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304) 424-8365
Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304) 424-8365
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
26104, West Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
225 Holiday Hills Drive
Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304) 420-2443
Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304) 420-2443
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2500 36th St
Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304) 420-9660
Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304) 420-9660
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 26104, WV?
The top ranked public schools in 26104, WV include Hamilton Middle School and Van Devender Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 26104?
3 public schools are located in 26104.
What percentage of students in 26104 go to public school?
70% of all K-12 students in 26104 are educated in public schools (compared to the WV state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in 26104?
26104 public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public schools average of 11% (majority Black).
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