For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,339 students in Wetzel County, WV.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Wetzel County, WV are Short Line School, New Martinsville School and Paden City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wetzel County, WV public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the West Virginia public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Wetzel County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of West Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public middle school average of 11% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Wetzel County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Short Line School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9817 Shortline Hwy
Reader, WV 26167
(304) 386-4115
Reader, WV 26167
(304) 386-4115
Gr: PK-8 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
New Martinsville School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20 E Benjamin Dr
New Martinsville, WV 26155
(304) 455-2291
New Martinsville, WV 26155
(304) 455-2291
Gr: PK-8 | 837 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Paden City High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 N 4th Ave
Paden City, WV 26159
(304) 337-2266
Paden City, WV 26159
(304) 337-2266
Gr: 7-12 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Wetzel County, WV?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Wetzel County, WV include Short Line School, New Martinsville School and Paden City High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Wetzel County?
4 public middle schools are located in Wetzel County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wetzel County?
Wetzel County public middle schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the West Virginia public middle schools average of 11% (majority Black).
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