For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,942 students in Putnam County, WV. The top ranked public middle schools in Putnam County, WV are Winfield Middle School, Hurricane Middle School and Poca Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Putnam County, WV public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the West Virginia public middle school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Putnam County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of West Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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 Putnam County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Winfield Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11883 Winfield Rd
Winfield, WV 25213
(304) 586-3072
Winfield, WV 25213
(304) 586-3072
Grades: 6-8
| 523 students
Rank: #22.
Hurricane Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
518 Midland Trl
Hurricane, WV 25526
(304) 562-0549
Hurricane, WV 25526
(304) 562-0549
Grades: 6-8
| 838 students
Rank: #33.
Poca Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2884 Charleston Rd
Poca, WV 25159
(304) 755-4675
Poca, WV 25159
(304) 755-4675
Grades: 6-8
| 297 students
Rank: #44.
George Washington Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Route 62n, 400 Roosevelt Blvd.
Eleanor, WV 25070
(304) 586-2875
Eleanor, WV 25070
(304) 586-2875
Grades: 6-8
| 284 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Putnam County, WV?
The top ranked public middle schools in Putnam County, WV include Winfield Middle School, Hurricane Middle School and Poca Middle School. Putnam County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in West Virginia.
How many public middle schools are located in Putnam County?
4 public middle schools are located in Putnam County.
What is the racial composition of students in Putnam County?
Putnam County public middle schools minority enrollment is 6% 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 Putnam County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Putnam County include: Hurricane Middle School vs. Winfield Middle School, Winfield Middle School vs. Hurricane Middle School, Poca Middle School vs. Winfield Middle School
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