For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,220 students in Mineral County, WV.
The top ranked public middle schools in Mineral County, WV are Burlington Center, Frankfort Middle School and Keyser Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mineral County, WV public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the West Virginia public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Mineral County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public middle school average of 10% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Mineral County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Burlington Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
161 Hope Lane
Burlington, WV 26710
(304) 289-6018
Burlington, WV 26710
(304) 289-6018
Gr: K-12 | 24 students Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Frankfort Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
356 Golden Dr
Ridgeley, WV 26753
(304) 726-4339
Ridgeley, WV 26753
(304) 726-4339
Gr: 5-8 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Keyser Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
879 Harley O Staggers Dr
Keyser, WV 26726
(304) 788-4220
Keyser, WV 26726
(304) 788-4220
Gr: 5-8 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
Mineral County Alternative Program
Alternative School
89 Baker Pl
Keyser, WV 26726
(304) 788-4213
Keyser, WV 26726
(304) 788-4213
Gr: 1-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Mineral County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Mineral County, WV?
The top ranked public middle schools in Mineral County, WV include Burlington Center, Frankfort Middle School and Keyser Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Mineral County?
4 public middle schools are located in Mineral County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mineral County?
Mineral County public middle schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public middle schools average of 10% (majority Black).
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