For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 2,826 students in Monongalia County, WV. The top-ranked public middle schools in Monongalia County, WV are Mountaineer Middle School, Suncrest Middle School and South Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monongalia County, WV public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the West Virginia public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Monongalia County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of West Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the West Virginia public middle school average of 11% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Monongalia County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mountaineer Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
991 Price St
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 284-2856
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 284-2856
Gr: 6-8 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Suncrest Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
360 Baldwin St
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-9335
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 291-9335
Gr: 6-8 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
South Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 E Parkway Dr
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 291-9340
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 291-9340
Gr: 6-8 | 784 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Clay-battelle High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6226 Mason-dixon Highway, Draw
Blacksville, WV 26521
(304) 432-8208
Blacksville, WV 26521
(304) 432-8208
Gr: 6-12 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #55.
Westwood Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
670 River Rd
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 291-9300
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 291-9300
Gr: 6-8 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
Excel Center
Alternative School
550 Mylan Park Lane
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 291-9210
Morgantown, WV 26501
(304) 291-9210
Gr: PK-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
West Virginia Academy
Charter School
763 Chestnut Ridge Road
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 449-4375
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 449-4375
Gr: PK-11 | 245 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Monongalia County, WV?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Monongalia County, WV include Mountaineer Middle School, Suncrest Middle School and South Middle School. Monongalia County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in West Virginia.
How many public middle schools are located in Monongalia County?
6 public middle schools are located in Monongalia County.
What is the racial composition of students in Monongalia County?
Monongalia County public middle schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the West Virginia public middle schools average of 11% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Monongalia County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Monongalia County include: Mountaineer Middle School vs. Suncrest Middle School, Suncrest Middle School vs. Mountaineer Middle School, South Middle School vs. Mountaineer Middle School
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