For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 330 students in 26444, WV.
The top ranked public middle school in 26444, WV is South Preston School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 26444 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the West Virginia public middle school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 26444, WV have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public middle school average of 10% (majority Black).
Best 26444, WV Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Preston School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5258 S Preston Hwy
Tunnelton, WV 26444
(304) 568-2331
Tunnelton, WV 26444
(304) 568-2331
Grades: PK-8
| 330 students
26444, West Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Route 26
Tunnelton, WV 26444
(304) 568-2331
Tunnelton, WV 26444
(304) 568-2331
Grades: 6-8
| 141 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 26444, WV?
The top ranked public middle schools in 26444, WV include South Preston School.
How many public middle schools are located in 26444?
1 public middle schools are located in 26444.
What is the racial composition of students in 26444?
26444 public middle schools minority enrollment is 1% 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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