For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,091 students in 26301, WV.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 26301, WV are United High School, Evolution High School and Mountaineer Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 26301 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the West Virginia public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 26301, WV have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the West Virginia public middle school average of 11% (majority Black).
Best 26301, WV Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
United High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1040 Wilsonburg Rd
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7560
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7560
Gr: K-12 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 74:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Evolution High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1040 Wilsonburg Rd
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7560
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7560
Gr: K-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Mountaineer Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2 Mountaineer Dr
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7620
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7620
Gr: 6-8 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Washington Irving Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
443 Lee Ave
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7420
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7420
Gr: 6-8 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Evolution Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1040 Wilsonburg Rd
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7560
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 326-7560
Gr: K-12 | 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 26301, WV?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 26301, WV include United High School, Evolution High School and Mountaineer Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 26301?
5 public middle schools are located in 26301.
What is the racial composition of students in 26301?
26301 public middle schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the West Virginia public middle schools average of 11% (majority Black).
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