Suncrest Middle School

Suncrest Middle School in Morgantown, WV, is a public school serving 499 students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the highly-rated Monongalia County Schools district.

Suncrest is a consistently top-performing school, ranking 7th out of 161 middle schools statewide in the most recent year and never falling below the top 10 over the past decade. Its standout strength is English Language Arts, where 66.8% of students are proficient—nearly 20 points above the state average and strong across all three grade levels. Science achievement is also impressive, with 8th graders scoring 51.7% proficiency, more than 22 points above the state average. The school also serves its diverse student body exceptionally well, with African American students ranking 1st in the state and Multi-racial students ranking 2nd in recent years. However, math proficiency (45.5%) lags behind its ELA performance and is actually below the district average of 52.9%, suggesting a targeted area for improvement. Additionally, while still above average, support for low-income students has shown a downward trend, and special education students rank in the 55th percentile—a notable contrast to the school's overall excellence.

For parents comparing options, Suncrest sits just 1.66 miles from Mountaineer Middle School, the state's #1 ranked middle school for three consecutive years. Mountaineer outperforms Suncrest in nearly every metric, including a 21-point advantage in math proficiency. Yet Suncrest achieves its top-tier results while spending $12,007 per student—significantly less than nearby Westwood Middle School ($15,345), which ranks far lower at 67th statewide. This efficiency, combined with consistent top-10 rankings and exceptional literacy outcomes, makes Suncrest a strong, reliable choice for families seeking a high-quality middle school education in the Morgantown area.