For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 870 students in Jackson County, WV.
The top ranked public middle schools in Jackson County, WV are Ravenswood Middle School and Ripley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, WV public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the West Virginia public middle school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of West Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% 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 Jackson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ravenswood Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
514 S Ritchie Ave
Ravenswood, WV 26164
(304) 273-5480
Ravenswood, WV 26164
(304) 273-5480
Grades: 6-8
| 300 students
Rank: #22.
Ripley Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 W School St
Ripley, WV 25271
(304) 372-7350
Ripley, WV 25271
(304) 372-7350
Grades: 6-8
| 570 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Jackson County, WV?
The top ranked public middle schools in Jackson County, WV include Ravenswood Middle School and Ripley Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Jackson County?
2 public middle schools are located in Jackson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public middle schools minority enrollment is 5% 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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