For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,088 students in 26101, WV.
The top ranked public middle schools in 26101, WV are Edison Middle School and Blennerhassett Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 26101 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the West Virginia public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 26101, WV have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of West Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public middle school average of 10% (majority Black).
Best 26101, WV Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Edison Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1201 Hillcrest St
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9525
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9525
Grades: 6-8
| 568 students
Rank: #22.
Blennerhassett Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
444 Jewell Rd
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 863-3356
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 863-3356
Grades: 6-8
| 520 students
26101, West Virginia 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
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 26101, WV?
The top ranked public middle schools in 26101, WV include Edison Middle School and Blennerhassett Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 26101?
2 public middle schools are located in 26101.
What is the racial composition of students in 26101?
26101 public middle schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public middle schools average of 10% (majority Black).
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