For the 2026 school year, there are 7 blue ribbon public middle schools serving 2,498 students in West Virginia.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top-ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in West Virginia are Suncrest Middle School, Bridgeport Middle School and Monongah Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Virginia blue ribbon public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the West Virginia public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the West Virginia public middle school average of 11% (majority Black).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Middle Schools in West Virginia (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Bridgeport Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
413 Johnson Ave
Bridgeport, WV 26330
(304) 326-7142
Bridgeport, WV 26330
(304) 326-7142
Gr: 6-8 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Monongah Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
550 Camden Ave
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2164
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 367-2164
Gr: 5-8 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Triadelphia Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1636 National Rd
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0387
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 243-0387
Gr: 6-8 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
Ravenswood Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
514 S Ritchie Ave
Ravenswood, WV 26164
(304) 273-5480
Ravenswood, WV 26164
(304) 273-5480
Gr: 6-8 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Shepherdstown Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
54 Minden St
Shepherdstown, WV 25443
(304) 876-6120
Shepherdstown, WV 25443
(304) 876-6120
Gr: 6-8 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #77.
Pineville Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
607 River Road
Pineville, WV 24874
(304) 732-6442
Pineville, WV 24874
(304) 732-6442
Gr: 5-8 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in West Virginia?
The top-ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in West Virginia include Suncrest Middle School, Bridgeport Middle School and Monongah Middle School.
How many blue ribbon public middle schools are located in West Virginia?
7 blue ribbon public middle schools are located in West Virginia.
What is the racial composition of students in West Virginia?
West Virginia blue ribbon public middle schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the West Virginia public middle schools average of 11% (majority Black).
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