For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 699 students in 26104, WV.
The top ranked public middle 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 middle schools in zipcode 26104 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the West Virginia public middle school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 26104, WV have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of West Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public middle school average of 10% (majority Black).
Best 26104, WV Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hamilton Middle 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
| 413 students
Rank: #22.
Van Devender Middle 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
| 286 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 middle schools in 26104, WV?
The top ranked public middle schools in 26104, WV include Hamilton Middle School and Van Devender Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 26104?
2 public middle schools are located in 26104.
What is the racial composition of students in 26104?
26104 public middle schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public middle schools average of 10% (majority Black).
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