For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,787 students in Parkersburg, WV. The top ranked public middle schools in Parkersburg, WV are Hamilton Middle School, Edison Middle School and Blennerhassett Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Parkersburg, WV public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the West Virginia public middle school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Parkersburg have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of West Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Parkersburg, WV (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hamilton Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3501 Cadillac Dr
Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304) 420-9547
Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304) 420-9547
Grades: 6-8
| 413 students
Rank: #22.
Edison Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1201 Hillcrest St
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9525
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9525
Grades: 6-8
| 568 students
Rank: #33.
Blennerhassett Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
444 Jewell Rd
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 863-3356
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 863-3356
Grades: 6-8
| 520 students
Rank: #44.
Van Devender Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
918 31st St
Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304) 420-9645
Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304) 420-9645
Grades: 6-8
| 286 students
Parkersburg, West Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Lorrie Yeager Juvenile Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
907 Mission Drive
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-4862
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-4862
Grades: 6-12
| 10 students
1130 19th St
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9581
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9581
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
225 Holiday Hills Drive
Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304) 420-2443
Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304) 420-2443
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rayon-trek Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
615 Broadway Avenue
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9639
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9639
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
2500 36th St
Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304) 420-9660
Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304) 420-9660
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Parkersburg, WV?
The top ranked public middle schools in Parkersburg, WV include Hamilton Middle School, Edison Middle School and Blennerhassett Middle School. Parkersburg has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in West Virginia.
How many public middle schools are located in Parkersburg?
4 public middle schools are located in Parkersburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Parkersburg?
Parkersburg public middle schools minority enrollment is 8% 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 Parkersburg are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Parkersburg include: Edison Middle School vs. Blennerhassett Middle School, Blennerhassett Middle School vs. Edison Middle School, Hamilton Middle School vs. Blennerhassett Middle School
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