For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 444 students in Sophia, WV.
The top ranked public middle school in Sophia, WV is Independence Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sophia, WV public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the West Virginia public middle school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Sophia have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of West Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public middle school average of 10% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Sophia, WV (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Independence Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
800 Independence Rd
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-4542
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-4542
Grades: 6-8
| 444 students
Sophia, West Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Sophia Alternative Education Learning Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
Po Box 338
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-4392
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-4392
Grades: 7-12
| 102 students
200 Mills Avenue
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-4541
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-4541
Grades: PK-5
| 329 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Sophia, WV?
The top ranked public middle schools in Sophia, WV include Independence Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Sophia?
1 public middle schools are located in Sophia.
What is the racial composition of students in Sophia?
Sophia public middle schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public middle schools average of 10% (majority Black).
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