For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 682 students in 26241, WV.
The top ranked public middle schools in 26241, WV are Randolph County Alternative Center, Wv Childrens Home and Elkins Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 26241 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the West Virginia public middle school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 26241, WV have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public middle school average of 10% (majority Black).
Best 26241, WV Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Randolph County Alternative Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1425 S Davis Ave
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9157
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9157
Grades: 6-12
| 25 students
Rank: #22.
Wv Childrens Home
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
109 Maple Street
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 637-0278
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 637-0278
Grades: 8-12
| 13 students
Rank: #33.
Elkins Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
308 Robert E. Lee Avenue
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9176
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-9176
Grades: 6-8
| 600 students
Rank: #44.
Elkins Mountain School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Bell Street
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 637-0313
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 637-0313
Grades: 8-11
| 44 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 26241, WV?
The top ranked public middle schools in 26241, WV include Randolph County Alternative Center, Wv Childrens Home and Elkins Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 26241?
4 public middle schools are located in 26241.
What is the racial composition of students in 26241?
26241 public middle schools minority enrollment is 7% 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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