For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,902 students in Wood County, WV. The top ranked public middle schools in Wood County, WV are Williamstown High School, Jackson Middle School and Hamilton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wood County, WV public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the West Virginia public middle school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Wood County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of West Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public middle school average of 10% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Wood County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Williamstown High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
219 W 5th St
Williamstown, WV 26187
(304) 375-6151
Williamstown, WV 26187
(304) 375-6151
Grades: 6-12
| 639 students
Rank: #22.
Jackson Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1601 34th St
Vienna, WV 26105
(304) 295-9551
Vienna, WV 26105
(304) 295-9551
Grades: 6-8
| 476 students
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
Edison Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1201 Hillcrest St
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9525
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9525
Grades: 6-8
| 568 students
Rank: #55.
Blennerhassett Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
444 Jewell Rd
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 863-3356
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 863-3356
Grades: 6-8
| 520 students
Rank: #66.
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
Wood County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Lorrie Yeager Juvenile Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
907 Mission Drive
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-4862
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-4862
Grades: 6-12
| 10 students
1130 19th St
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9581
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9581
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
225 Holiday Hills Drive
Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304) 420-2443
Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304) 420-2443
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Pressley Ridge At White Oak Village (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
2172 Volcano Road
Walker, WV 26180
(304) 679-3581
Walker, WV 26180
(304) 679-3581
Grades: 5-12
| 22 students
Rayon-trek Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
615 Broadway Avenue
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9639
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9639
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
422 Virginia St
Waverly, WV 26184
(304) 464-4250
Waverly, WV 26184
(304) 464-4250
Grades: PK-6
| 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 Wood County, WV?
The top ranked public middle schools in Wood County, WV include Williamstown High School, Jackson Middle School and Hamilton Middle School. Wood County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in West Virginia.
How many public middle schools are located in Wood County?
6 public middle schools are located in Wood County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wood County?
Wood County public middle schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public middle schools average of 10% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Wood County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Wood County include: Edison Middle School vs. Blennerhassett Middle School, Hamilton Middle School vs. Blennerhassett Middle School, Blennerhassett Middle School vs. Edison Middle School
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