For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 699 students in Barboursville, WV. The top ranked public middle schools in Barboursville, WV are Barboursville School and Barboursville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barboursville, WV 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 54% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Barboursville have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of West Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is equal to the West Virginia public middle school average of 10% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Barboursville, WV (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Barboursville School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1535 Martha Road
Barboursville, WV 25504
(304) 736-0915
Barboursville, WV 25504
(304) 736-0915
Grades: 7-12
| 18 students
Rank: #22.
Barboursville Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1400 Central Ave
Barboursville, WV 25504
(304) 733-3003
Barboursville, WV 25504
(304) 733-3003
Grades: 6-8
| 681 students
Barboursville, West Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Robert L. Shell Juvenile Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2 O?hanlon Place
Barboursville, WV 25504
(304) 733-2069
Barboursville, WV 25504
(304) 733-2069
Grades: 5-12
| 19 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Barboursville, WV?
The top ranked public middle schools in Barboursville, WV include Barboursville School and Barboursville Middle School. Barboursville has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in West Virginia.
How many public middle schools are located in Barboursville?
2 public middle schools are located in Barboursville.
What is the racial composition of students in Barboursville?
Barboursville public middle schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is equal to the West Virginia public middle schools average of 10% (majority Black).
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