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Sherrard Middle School

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Sherrard Middle School ranks 30 th of 161 West Virginia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

30^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 161 West Virginia Middle Schools

Better than 81% of West Virginia middle schools

Summary

Sherrard Middle School, located at 1000 Fairmont Pike in Wheeling, WV, serves 409 students in grades 6-8 and is part of Marshall County Schools, a district ranked in the top third of West Virginia.

Sherrard Middle School stands out as the top-performing middle school in Marshall County, earning a 4-star rating and ranking 30th out of 161 schools statewide in the most recent school year. This is a significant jump from the previous year's 56th-place finish. The school's math proficiency rate of 48.6% and English Language Arts rate of 52.2% both exceed district and state averages. The contrast with Moundsville Middle School, the district's other middle school, is striking—Sherrard outperforms it by nearly 20 percentage points in both subjects, despite similar enrollment and class sizes. When compared to nearby Ohio County schools, Sherrard holds its own, matching Triadelphia Middle School in math and surpassing Wheeling Middle School in that subject as well.

One of the school's most impressive strengths is its work with students from low-income backgrounds, who rank in the 91st percentile statewide (5 stars)—a dramatic improvement over recent years. Female students also perform exceptionally well, ranking 8th in the state. Math proficiency grows steadily from 33% in 6th grade to 56% in 8th grade, showing the school effectively builds skills over time. Science scores have also rebounded strongly, now exceeding state averages. While there are areas for growth—including support for special education students and closing the gap between male and female students—Sherrard Middle School delivers strong, equitable results and operates more efficiently than several nearby schools with higher spending.

409

Students ?

12.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,284

Per pupil spending ?

30.3%

Directly certified for free meals (2024-25) ?

1000 Fairmont Pike
Wheeling, WV 26003-1208

(304) 233-3331

District: Marshall County Schools

Students who attend Sherrard Middle School usually attend:

High:

John Marshall High School

Feeder schools for Sherrard Middle School:

Elementary:	Center McMechen Elementary School
	Glen Dale Elementary School
	Hilltop Elementary School
	Sand Hill Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.4%

Two or more races:

2.4%

African American:

1.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 67th percentile in 2024 → 81st in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranks in the top 19% of West Virginia middle schools

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 81st (2026) from a 67th-percentile low (2024)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school48%

District avg43%

West Virginia avg44%

30^th of 161

West Virginia public middle schools ?

Top 19%▼ down 5 pts since 2016

From top 13% (2016) to top 19% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2Middle Schools in the Marshall County Schools

18^th of 55Marshall County Schools among West Virginia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	74.9	30 of 161	81.4%	★★★★☆
2025	70.0	34 of 168	79.8%	★★★★☆
2024	60.0	56 of 169	66.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	62.5	47 of 168	72.0%	★★★★☆
2022	74.8	26 of 169	84.6%	★★★★☆
2021	61.9	48 of 171	71.9%	★★★★☆
2019	62.0	51 of 171	70.2%	★★★★☆
2018	75.6	23 of 170	86.5%	★★★★☆
2017	74.1	29 of 176	83.5%	★★★★☆
2016	76.6	23 of 172	86.6%	★★★★☆
2015	75.0	30 of 173	82.7%	★★★★☆
2014	61.8	44 of 172	74.4%	★★★★☆
2013	57.4	56 of 174	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2012	62.9	39 of 172	77.3%	★★★★☆
2011	52.7	72 of 171	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2010	57.3	62 of 171	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2009	57.4	72 of 171	57.9%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2017	31.4	94 of 124	24.2%	★☆☆☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2017	4.7	55 of 56	1.8%	☆☆☆☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2022	38.1	92 of 131	29.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	69.7	13 of 129	89.9%	★★★★★

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2017	23.2	56 of 67	16.4%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	85.8	8 of 155	94.8%	★★★★★
2025	72.0	29 of 158	81.6%	★★★★☆
2024	62.9	48 of 158	69.6%	★★★★☆
2023	60.7	46 of 158	70.9%	★★★★☆
2022	80.8	15 of 164	90.9%	★★★★★
2021	59.2	53 of 162	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	65.5	45 of 162	72.2%	★★★★☆
2018	77.2	14 of 166	91.6%	★★★★★
2017	74.1	27 of 174	84.5%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2017	41.2	64 of 97	34.0%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	79.8	14 of 157	91.1%	★★★★★
2025	55.6	56 of 165	66.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	51.1	73 of 164	55.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	45.6	81 of 162	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	56.3	62 of 162	61.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	40.7	106 of 164	35.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	77.6	15 of 165	90.9%	★★★★★
2017	81.8	11 of 176	93.8%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	59.3	54 of 156	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	65.3	39 of 160	75.6%	★★★★☆
2024	58.1	60 of 165	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	62.7	53 of 158	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	63.9	45 of 161	72.0%	★★★★☆
2021	63.9	41 of 164	75.0%	★★★★☆
2019	53.7	68 of 161	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	68.6	37 of 164	77.4%	★★★★☆
2017	68.5	39 of 176	77.8%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2017	54.5	42 of 107	60.7%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	39.5	82 of 125	34.4%	★★☆☆☆
2025	44.2	68 of 127	46.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	48.4	57 of 128	55.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	62.0	27 of 132	79.5%	★★★★☆
2019	76.7	20 of 130	84.6%	★★★★☆
2018	53.6	43 of 142	69.7%	★★★★☆
2017	67.2	13 of 174	92.5%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	73.5	31 of 161	80.7%	★★★★☆
2025	70.6	35 of 168	79.2%	★★★★☆
2024	59.7	56 of 169	66.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	61.6	52 of 168	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	74.9	25 of 168	85.1%	★★★★☆
2021	61.4	52 of 170	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	61.2	52 of 168	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	75.3	28 of 167	83.2%	★★★★☆
2017	74.6	31 of 176	82.4%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2026)95th percentile+13 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)91st percentile+10 vs school

White (2026)81st percentile~ school

Male (2026)65th percentile-16 vs school

Multi-racial (2017)61st percentile-23 vs school

Special Education (2026)34th percentile-47 vs school

Hispanic (2017)34th percentile-50 vs school

Disabled (2022)30th percentile-55 vs school

African American (2017)24th percentile-59 vs school

English Language Learner (2017)16th percentile-67 vs school

Asian (2017)2nd percentile-82 vs school

By subject vs West Virginia (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts52%+5 vs state

Mathematics49%+9 vs state

Science38%+8 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				WV Assessment Mathematics (2026)				WV Assessment English Language Arts (2026)				WV Assessment Science (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Directly certified (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WV Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics All Grades	WV Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts All Grades	WV Assessment Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sherrard Middle School	Public	6-8	1000 Fairmont Pike	Wheeling	26003	Ohio County	Marshall County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 233-3331	409	34	12.1	30.3%	390 (95.4%)	5 (1.2%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.4%)	74.9	30^th of 161 public middle schools	81.4%		70	34^th of 168 public middle schools	79.8%	4	33.0	53.9	56.3	48.6	56.6	54.7	46.7	52.2	37.8	$12,284	$867	$11,417
Bridge Street Middle School	Public	6-8	19 Junior Ave	Wheeling	26003	Ohio County	Ohio County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 243-0381	263	24	11.1	51.0%	240 (91.3%)	9 (3.4%)	3 (1.1%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.4%)	42.6	96^th of 161 public middle schools	40.4%		60.8	50^th of 168 public middle schools	70.2%	46	24.3	40.2	23.5	29.8	35.7	44.8	49.4	43.8	27.1	$13,172	$1,222	$11,950
Wheeling Middle School	Public	6-8	3500 Chapline St	Wheeling	26003	Ohio County	Ohio County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 243-0425	200	22	9.0	65.5%	135 (67.5%)	32 (16.0%)	5 (2.5%)	2 (1.0%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.0%)	23 (11.5%)	77.1	21^st of 161 public middle schools	87.0%		64.3	41^st of 168 public middle schools	75.6%	20	44.2	41.5	35.2	40.3	63.5	62.3	70.4	65.4	31.5	$15,677	$2,586	$13,091
Triadelphia Middle School	Public	6-8	1636 National Rd	Wheeling	26003	Ohio County	Ohio County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 243-0387	387	34	11.3	36.7%	313 (80.9%)	35 (9.0%)	4 (1.0%)	6 (1.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (7.2%)	85.1	14^th of 161 public middle schools	91.3%		86.4	11^th of 168 public middle schools	93.5%	3	46.4	50.0	50.4	49.0	74.1	56.0	57.1	62.2	37.6	$12,719	$977	$11,742
Moundsville Middle School	Public	6-8	223 Tomlinson Ave	Moundsville	26041	Marshall County	Marshall County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 843-4440	452	37	12.3	55.3%	426 (94.2%)	4 (0.9%)	7 (1.5%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.7%)	24.1	135^th of 161 public middle schools	16.1%		21	145^th of 168 public middle schools	13.7%	10	26.9	30.5	30.3	29.4	27.8	32.8	28.2	29.7	19.0	$13,010	$932	$12,077
Warwood Middle School	Public	6-8	150 Viking Drive	Wheeling	26003	Ohio County	Ohio County Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(304) 243-0394	183	19	9.6	43.7%	164 (89.6%)	5 (2.7%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (6.6%)	57.4	56^th of 161 public middle schools	65.2%					(n/a)	30.4	41.5	33.9	35.8	54.4	47.7	48.4	49.7	27.4	$13,070	$1,362	$11,708

Frequently Asked Questions about Sherrard Middle School

Is Sherrard Middle School a good school?

Sherrard Middle School ranks 30^th of 161 West Virginia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Sherrard Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 409 students attended Sherrard Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Sherrard Middle School?

Students at Sherrard Middle School are 95% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What high school do graduates of Sherrard Middle School attend?

Students who attend Sherrard Middle School usually go on to attend John Marshall High School

What district is Sherrard Middle School in?

Marshall County Schools

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