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Best Mingo County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,488 students in Mingo County, WV.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mingo County, WV are Kermit Pre K8, Williamson Pk8 and Matewan Pk8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mingo County, 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 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Mingo County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of West Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public middle school average of 10% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Mingo County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kermit Pre K8
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
300 Blue Devil Ln
Kermit, WV 25674
(304) 393-4130
Gr: PK-8 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Williamson Pk8
(Math: 30% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5 Parkway Dr
Williamson, WV 25661
(304) 235-2520
Gr: PK-8 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Matewan Pk8
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
100 Chambers St
Matewan, WV 25678
(304) 426-4719
Gr: PK-8 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Lenore Pk8 School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Ranger Ave
Williamson, WV 25661
(304) 475-5231
Gr: PK-8 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #55.
Gilbert Pk8
(Math: 26% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Lion Dr
Gilbert, WV 25621
(304) 664-8197
Gr: PK-8 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #66.
Burch Pk8
(Math: 23% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
275 Bulldog Blvd
Delbarton, WV 25670
(304) 475-2700
Gr: PK-8 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Mingo County, WV

Mingo County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Burch Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Rt. 3 Box 4b
Delbarton, WV 25670
(304) 475-2141
Gr: PK-4 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Burch High School (Closed 2012)
Rt. 2 Box 521a
Delbarton, WV 25670
(304) 475-2700
Gr: 7-12 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Cline Elementary School (Closed 2005)
Hc88 Box 142-a
Baisden, WV 25608
(304) 664-3849
Gr: K-4 | 145 students
Gilbert Elementary School (Closed 2023)
21 Middle School Dr
Gilbert, WV 25621
(304) 664-5042
Gr: PK-4 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Gilbert High School (Closed 2012)
1 Lion Country Way
Gilbert, WV 25621
(304) 664-8197
Gr: 7-12 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Matewan Elementary School (Closed 2015)
100 Chambers Street
Matewan, WV 25678
(304) 426-4719
Gr: PK-4
Matewan High School (Closed 2012)
100 Tiger Ln
Matewan, WV 25678
(304) 426-6555
Gr: 9-12 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Mingo Career & Technical Center (Closed 2012)
Vocational School
Route 2 Box 52 A
Delbarton, WV 25670
(304) 475-3347
Gr: 9-12 | 5 students
Riverside Elementary School (Closed 2023)
5 Parkway Dr
Williamson, WV 25661
(304) 235-2521
Gr: PK-4
Varney Elementary School (Closed 2005)
Po Box 309
Varney, WV 25696
(304) 426-6020
Gr: PK-3 | 231 students
Williamson High School (Closed 2012)
801 Alderson St
Williamson, WV 25661
(304) 235-2518
Gr: 9-12 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Mingo County, WV?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mingo County, WV include Kermit Pre K8, Williamson Pk8 and Matewan Pk8.
How many public middle schools are located in Mingo County?
6 public middle schools are located in Mingo County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mingo County?
Mingo County public middle schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public middle schools average of 10% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Mingo County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Mingo County include: Williamson Pk8 vs. Burch Pk8

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