Best Public Middle Schools in Mcdowell County (2025-26)

Best Mcdowell County Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,067 students in Mcdowell County, WV.

The top ranked public middle schools in Mcdowell County, WV are Southside K-8, Sandy River Middle School and Mount View High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Mcdowell County, WV public middle schools have an score of 14% (versus the West Virginia public middle school average of 29%), and score of 28% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Mcdowell County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of West Virginia public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public middle school average of 10% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Mcdowell County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Southside K-8

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
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Bottom 50%

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13509 Rocket Boy Drive
War, WV 24892
(304) 875-2238

Gr: PK-8 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Rank: #22.

Sandy River Middle School

(Math: 13% | Reading: 30%)
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36 Sandy River Way
Avondale, WV 24811
(304) 967-5364

Gr: 6-8 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1

Rank: #33.

Mount View High School

(Math: 12% | Reading: 28%)
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950 Mount View Rd
Welch, WV 24801
(304) 436-2939

Gr: 6-12 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%

[+] Show Closed 51��s in Mcdowell County, WV

Mcdowell County 51��s (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Anawalt Elementary School (Closed 2023)

230 Schoolhouse Road
Anawalt, WV 24808
(304) 383-4849

Gr: K-5

Bartley Elementary School (Closed 2006)

Po Box 119
Bartley, WV 24813
(304) 967-7610

Gr: K-8 | 79 students Minority enrollment: 1%

Berwind Elementary School (Closed 2009)

Road 9 - Off Route 16
Berwind, WV 24815
(304) 875-3416

Gr: PK-8 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%

Big Creek High School (Closed 2011)

1 Owl's Nest Dr
War, WV 24892
(304) 875-2287

Gr: 9-12

Gary Elementary School (Closed 2006)

Po Box 250
Gary, WV 24836
(304) 448-2445

Gr: PK-6 | 108 students Minority enrollment: 34%

Iaeger High School (Closed 2011)

Waters St
Iaeger, WV 24844
(304) 938-2431

Gr: 9-12

Mcdowell County Alternative School (Closed 2004)

Alternative School

Drawer V
Northfork, WV 24868
(304) 862-3331

Gr: 7-12

Mount View Middle School (Closed 2007)

960 Mount View Road
Welch, WV 24801
(304) 436-4657

Gr: 6-8 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Switchback Elementary School (Closed 2005)

Drawer E
Maybeury, WV 24861
(304) 827-4205

Gr: PK-6 | 215 students Minority enrollment: 35%

War Elementary School (Closed 2009)

Main Street Route 16
War, WV 24892
(304) 875-2942

Gr: PK-8 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Mcdowell County, WV?

The top ranked public middle schools in Mcdowell County, WV include Southside K-8, Sandy River Middle School and Mount View High School.

How many public middle schools are located in Mcdowell County?

3 public middle schools are located in Mcdowell County.

What is the racial composition of students in Mcdowell County?

Mcdowell County public middle schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public middle schools average of 10% (majority Black).

Which public middle schools in Mcdowell County are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Mcdowell County include: Southside K-8 vs. Sandy River Middle School