Best 26159 West Virginia Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 152 students in 26159, WV.
The top-ranked public middle school in 26159, WV is Paden City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 26159 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the West Virginia public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 26159, WV have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the West Virginia public middle school average of 11% (majority Black).

Best 26159, WV Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paden City High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
201 N 4th Ave
Paden City, WV 26159
(304) 337-2266
Gr: 7-12 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 26159, WV?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 26159, WV include Paden City High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 26159?
1 public middle schools are located in 26159.
What is the racial composition of students in 26159?
26159 public middle schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the West Virginia public middle schools average of 11% (majority Black).

Recent Articles

When “Free Public School” Still Isn’t Free
When “Free Public School” Still Isn’t Free
Discover the hidden costs of public school in 2026, from supplies and fees to transportation, technology, and extracurricular expenses.
What a District Budget Cut Means for Your Child's School Experience
What a District Budget Cut Means for Your Child's School Experience
Learn how district budget cuts can affect class sizes, programs, staffing, transportation, and your child's daily school experience in 2026.
School Closure Risk: What Parents Should Check Before Moving
School Closure Risk: What Parents Should Check Before Moving
Learn how parents can assess school closure risk before buying or renting in a district, using enrollment, funding, and boundary data.

Quick Links