For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,776 students in Wayne County, WV.
The top ranked public middle schools in Wayne County, WV are Buffalo Middle School, Vinson Middle School and Ceredo-kenova Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayne County, WV public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the West Virginia public middle school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Wayne County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of West Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% 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 Wayne County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Buffalo Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
298 Buffalo Creek Rd
Kenova, WV 25530
(304) 429-6062
Kenova, WV 25530
(304) 429-6062
Grades: 6-8
| 232 students
Rank: #22.
Vinson Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3851 Piedmont Rd
Huntington, WV 25704
(304) 429-1641
Huntington, WV 25704
(304) 429-1641
Grades: 6-8
| 179 students
Rank: #33.
Ceredo-kenova Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 High Street
Ceredo, WV 25507
(304) 453-3588
Ceredo, WV 25507
(304) 453-3588
Grades: 6-8
| 271 students
Rank: #44.
Crum Pre K-8 School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
150 Crum Rd
Crum, WV 25669
(304) 393-3200
Crum, WV 25669
(304) 393-3200
Grades: PK-8
| 219 students
Rank: #55.
Wayne Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Pioneer Road
Wayne, WV 25570
(304) 272-3227
Wayne, WV 25570
(304) 272-3227
Grades: 6-8
| 370 students
Rank: #66.
Fort Gay Pre K-8
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Viking Dr
Fort Gay, WV 25514
(304) 648-5404
Fort Gay, WV 25514
(304) 648-5404
Grades: PK-8
| 505 students
Wayne County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
484 Main Street
Ceredo, WV 25507
(304) 453-1511
Ceredo, WV 25507
(304) 453-1511
Grades: PK-5
| 199 students
152 Crum Road
Crum, WV 25669
(304) 393-3447
Crum, WV 25669
(304) 393-3447
Grades: PK-5
| 205 students
8600 Orchard Street
Fort Gay, WV 25514
(304) 648-5488
Fort Gay, WV 25514
(304) 648-5488
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Corner Of Court & Vancouver
Fort Gay, WV 25514
(304) 648-5404
Fort Gay, WV 25514
(304) 648-5404
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
300 9th Street
Kenova, WV 25530
(304) 453-1521
Kenova, WV 25530
(304) 453-1521
Grades: PK-5
| 383 students
Northern Voctech Center (Closed 2004)
Vocational School
1640 Spring Valley Dr
Huntington, WV 25704
(304) 429-7277
Huntington, WV 25704
(304) 429-7277
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1001 Jefferson Ave
Huntington, WV 25704
(304) 528-5180
Huntington, WV 25704
(304) 528-5180
Grades: 6-8
| 219 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Wayne County, WV?
The top ranked public middle schools in Wayne County, WV include Buffalo Middle School, Vinson Middle School and Ceredo-kenova Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Wayne County?
6 public middle schools are located in Wayne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne County?
Wayne County public middle schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public middle schools average of 10% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Wayne County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Wayne County include: Ceredo-kenova Middle School vs. Vinson Middle School, Vinson Middle School vs. Ceredo-kenova Middle School, Crum Pre K-8 School vs. Wayne Middle School
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