For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 703 students in Barbour County, WV.
The top ranked public middle schools in Barbour County, WV are Belington Middle School, Kasson Elementary/middle School and Philippi Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barbour County, WV public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the West Virginia public middle school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Barbour County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public middle school average of 10% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Barbour County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Belington Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
469 Morgantown Pike
Belington, WV 26250
(303) 823-1281
Belington, WV 26250
(303) 823-1281
Grades: 5-8
| 267 students
Rank: #22.
Kasson Elementary/middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
19 Kasson Rd
Moatsville, WV 26405
(304) 457-1485
Moatsville, WV 26405
(304) 457-1485
Grades: PK-8
| 165 students
Rank: #33.
Philippi Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
611 Cherry Hill Rd
Philippi, WV 26416
(304) 457-2999
Philippi, WV 26416
(304) 457-2999
Grades: 5-8
| 271 students
Barbour County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Rr 1 Box 12-s
Volga, WV 26238
(304) 457-3239
Volga, WV 26238
(304) 457-3239
Grades: K-4
| 36 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Barbour County, WV?
The top ranked public middle schools in Barbour County, WV include Belington Middle School, Kasson Elementary/middle School and Philippi Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Barbour County?
3 public middle schools are located in Barbour County.
What is the racial composition of students in Barbour County?
Barbour County public middle schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public middle schools average of 10% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Barbour County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Barbour County include: Belington Middle School vs. Philippi Middle School
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