For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,067 students in Mcdowell County, WV.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mcdowell County, WV are Southside K-8, Sandy River Middle School and Mount View High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mcdowell County, WV public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the West Virginia public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Mcdowell County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public middle school average of 10% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Mcdowell County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southside K-8
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13509 Rocket Boy Drive
War, WV 24892
(304) 875-2238
War, WV 24892
(304) 875-2238
Gr: PK-8 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Sandy River Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
36 Sandy River Way
Avondale, WV 24811
(304) 967-5364
Avondale, WV 24811
(304) 967-5364
Gr: 6-8 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #33.
Mount View High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
950 Mount View Rd
Welch, WV 24801
(304) 436-2939
Welch, WV 24801
(304) 436-2939
Gr: 6-12 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Mcdowell County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 119
Bartley, WV 24813
(304) 967-7610
Bartley, WV 24813
(304) 967-7610
Gr: K-8 | 79 students Minority enrollment: 1%
Road 9 - Off Route 16
Berwind, WV 24815
(304) 875-3416
Berwind, WV 24815
(304) 875-3416
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Po Box 250
Gary, WV 24836
(304) 448-2445
Gary, WV 24836
(304) 448-2445
Gr: PK-6 | 108 students Minority enrollment: 34%
Mcdowell County Alternative School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Drawer V
Northfork, WV 24868
(304) 862-3331
Northfork, WV 24868
(304) 862-3331
Gr: 7-12
960 Mount View Road
Welch, WV 24801
(304) 436-4657
Welch, WV 24801
(304) 436-4657
Gr: 6-8 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Drawer E
Maybeury, WV 24861
(304) 827-4205
Maybeury, WV 24861
(304) 827-4205
Gr: PK-6 | 215 students Minority enrollment: 35%
Main Street Route 16
War, WV 24892
(304) 875-2942
War, WV 24892
(304) 875-2942
Gr: PK-8 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Mcdowell County, WV?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mcdowell County, WV include Southside K-8, Sandy River Middle School and Mount View High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Mcdowell County?
3 public middle schools are located in Mcdowell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mcdowell County?
Mcdowell County public middle schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public middle schools average of 10% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Mcdowell County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Mcdowell County include: Sandy River Middle School vs. Southside K-8, Southside K-8 vs. Sandy River Middle School
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