For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 1,237 students in Randolph County, WV.
The top ranked public middle schools in Randolph County, WV are Randolph County Alternative Center, Wv Childrens Home and Pickens Elementary/high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Randolph County, WV public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the West Virginia public middle school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Randolph County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% 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 Randolph County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Randolph County Alternative Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1425 S Davis Ave
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9157
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9157
Grades: 6-12
| 25 students
Rank: #22.
Wv Childrens Home
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
109 Maple Street
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 637-0278
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 637-0278
Grades: 8-12
| 13 students
Rank: #33.
Pickens Elementary/high School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
One Panther Place
Pickens, WV 26230
(304) 924-5525
Pickens, WV 26230
(304) 924-5525
Grades: PK-12
| 29 students
Rank: #44.
Elkins Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
308 Robert E. Lee Avenue
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9176
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9176
Grades: 6-8
| 600 students
Rank: #55.
Harman Elementary/high School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
22476 Allegheny Highway
Harman, WV 26270
(304) 227-4114
Harman, WV 26270
(304) 227-4114
Grades: PK-12
| 125 students
Rank: #66.
Tygarts Valley Middle/high School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10189 Seneca Trl
Mill Creek, WV 26280
(304) 335-4575
Mill Creek, WV 26280
(304) 335-4575
Grades: 6-12
| 401 students
Rank: #77.
Elkins Mountain School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Bell Street
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 637-0313
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 637-0313
Grades: 8-11
| 44 students
Randolph County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Route 219/250 North
Dailey, WV 26259
(304) 338-4903
Dailey, WV 26259
(304) 338-4903
Grades: PK-5
| 72 students
Route 250 South
Huttonsville, WV 26273
(304) 335-2291
Huttonsville, WV 26273
(304) 335-2291
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rt 219s
Valley Head, WV 26294
(304) 339-4950
Valley Head, WV 26294
(304) 339-4950
Grades: K-5
| 26 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Randolph County, WV?
The top ranked public middle schools in Randolph County, WV include Randolph County Alternative Center, Wv Childrens Home and Pickens Elementary/high School.
How many public middle schools are located in Randolph County?
7 public middle schools are located in Randolph County.
What is the racial composition of students in Randolph County?
Randolph County public middle schools minority enrollment is 5% 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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