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Best Charleston Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 3,546 students in Charleston, WV.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Charleston, WV are John Adams Middle School, Andrew Jackson Middle School and Horace Mann Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Charleston, WV public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the West Virginia public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Charleston have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of West Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public middle school average of 10% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Charleston, WV (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John Adams Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2002 Presidential Dr
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-6652
Gr: 6-8 | 708 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Andrew Jackson Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5445 Big Tyler Rd
Charleston, WV 25313
(304) 776-3310
Gr: 6-8 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Horace Mann Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4300 Maccorkle Ave Se
Charleston, WV 25304
(304) 348-1971
Gr: 6-8 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Sissonville Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Middle School Ln
Charleston, WV 25312
(304) 348-1993
Gr: 5-8 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #55.
Kcs Alternative Learning
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1900 School St
Charleston, WV 25387
(304) 348-6133
Gr: K-12 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #66.
West Side Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
812 Park Ave
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-6123
Gr: 6-8 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
West Virginia Virtual Academy
Charter School
3508 Staunton Ave 3rd Floor
Charleston, WV 25304
(304) 807-9370
Gr: K-11 | 936 students Minority enrollment: 15%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Charleston, West Virginia

Charleston, West Virginia Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Bonham Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Route 1 Box 425a
Charleston, WV 25312
(304) 348-1912
Gr: K-4 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Chandler Elementary School (Closed 2011)
1900 School St
Charleston, WV 25312
(304) 348-1902
Gr: PK-5
Garnet Career Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
422 Dickinson Street
Charleston, WV 25301
(304) 348-6195
Glenwood Elementary School (Closed 2011)
810 Grant St
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-6610
Gr: PK-5
J E Robins Elementary School (Closed 2015)
915 Beech Ave
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-6631
Gr: PK-5 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Mt Olive (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1900 Kanawha Blvd East
Charleston, WV 25305
Gr: 6-12
Tyler Middle School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
4277 West Washington St
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-6133
Gr: 6-8 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Valley Grove Elementary School (Closed 2004)
195c Rutledge Rd
Charleston, WV 25311
(304) 348-7701
Gr: K-5 | 129 students Minority enrollment: 1%
Watts Elementary School (Closed 2015)
230 Costello St
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-6635
Gr: PK-5 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
West Virginia School For The Deaf-elem (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
301 East Main Street
Charleston, WV 25305
(304) 822-3521
Gr: PK-12
West Virginia Virtual Academy (Closed 2023)
3508 Staunton Avenue, 3rd Floo
Charleston, WV 25304
(304) 807-9370
Gr: K-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Charleston, WV?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Charleston, WV include John Adams Middle School, Andrew Jackson Middle School and Horace Mann Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Charleston?
7 public middle schools are located in Charleston.
What is the racial composition of students in Charleston?
Charleston public middle schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public middle schools average of 10% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Charleston are often viewed compared to one another?

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