For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 560 students in Webster County, WV.
The top ranked public middle schools in Webster County, WV are Hacker Valley Elementary School and Webster County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Webster County, WV public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the West Virginia public middle school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Webster County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 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 Webster County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hacker Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11 School Loop Rd
Hacker Valley, WV 26222
(304) 493-6488
Hacker Valley, WV 26222
(304) 493-6488
Grades: PK-8
| 40 students
Rank: #22.
Webster County High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 Highlander Dr
Upperglade, WV 26266
(304) 226-5772
Upperglade, WV 26266
(304) 226-5772
Grades: 7-12
| 520 students
Webster County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
90 Eagle Lane
Diana, WV 26217
(304) 847-2112
Diana, WV 26217
(304) 847-2112
Grades: PK-8
| 73 students
25 Mill Street
Cowen, WV 26206
(304) 226-5353
Cowen, WV 26206
(304) 226-5353
Grades: 5-8
| 219 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Webster County, WV?
The top ranked public middle schools in Webster County, WV include Hacker Valley Elementary School and Webster County High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Webster County?
2 public middle schools are located in Webster County.
What is the racial composition of students in Webster County?
Webster 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).
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