For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 421 students in 26431, WV.
The top ranked public middle school in 26431, WV is Lincoln Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 26431 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the West Virginia public middle school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 26431, WV have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of West Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public middle school average of 10% (majority Black).
Best 26431, WV Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
78 Jerry Toth Dr
Shinnston, WV 26431
(304) 326-7540
Shinnston, WV 26431
(304) 326-7540
Grades: 6-8
| 421 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 26431, WV?
The top ranked public middle schools in 26431, WV include Lincoln Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 26431?
1 public middle schools are located in 26431.
What is the racial composition of students in 26431?
26431 public middle schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public middle schools average of 10% (majority Black).
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