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South Middle School

Q: Is South Middle School a good school?

Yes. South Middle School ranks in the top 6.2% of West Virginia middle schools.

Q: How many students attend South Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 784 students attended South Middle School.

Q: What is the racial makeup of South Middle School?

Students at South Middle School are 87% White, 6% Two or more races, 4% African American, 3% Hispanic.

Q: What high school do graduates of South Middle School attend?

Students who attend South Middle School usually go on to attend Morgantown High School

Public Grades 6-8

10^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 161 West Virginia Middle Schools

Better than 94% of West Virginia middle schools

Summary

South Middle School in Morgantown, WV, serves 784 students in grades 6-8 and is part of the highly-rated Monongalia County Schools district, which ranks in the top 10% of districts statewide. The school consistently ranks among the best middle schools in West Virginia, currently placing 10th out of 161 schools (94th percentile) with a 5-star rating. With a favorable student-teacher ratio of 12.9:1, the school manages to provide personalized attention despite being the largest middle school in the county.

South Middle School shows exceptional strength in several areas. The school ranks 1st in the state for academic performance with African American students and 3rd for multi-racial students, demonstrating a consistent track record of success with diverse learners. English Language Arts proficiency (60.1%) is well above the state average (47.6%), and 7th grade math proficiency (61.5%) significantly exceeds both district and state averages. The school has also shown remarkable improvement in supporting special education students, jumping from the 38th percentile statewide to the 81st percentile in just two years. However, parents should note that 8th grade math proficiency (44.1%) falls below the district average, and 8th grade science (40.8%) trails the district by about 7 percentage points—areas where the school is actively working to improve.

When comparing to nearby schools, South Middle holds its own against strong competition. It outperforms Westwood Middle School (just 1.33 miles away) by significant margins in both math and ELA, despite Westwood spending more per student. South Middle also edges out Suncrest Middle School in math proficiency (52.2% vs. 45.5%) while maintaining a lower student-teacher ratio. The school operates in the shadow of Mountaineer Middle School, which has ranked 1st in the state for three consecutive years—but South Middle's upward trajectory (from 24th to 6th to 10th place over three years) and its success with diverse student populations make it an excellent choice for families seeking a well-rounded, high-performing middle school experience.

784

Students ?

12.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,496

Per pupil spending ?

37.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

500 E Parkway Dr
Morgantown, WV 26501-6839

(304) 291-9340

District: Monongalia County Schools

Students who attend South Middle School usually attend:

High:

Morgantown High School

Feeder schools for South Middle School:

Elementary:	Brookhaven Elementary School
	Mountainview Elementary School
	Ridgedale Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.2%

Two or more races:

5.6%

African American:

3.6%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 90th percentile in 2016 → 94th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the West Virginia average (51% vs 39% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 6% of West Virginia middle schools

Worth a look

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

!Near the bottom of Monongalia County Schools's ranking

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school51%

District avg54%

West Virginia avg39%

10^th of 161

West Virginia public middle schools ?

Top 6%▲ up 4 pts since 2016

From top 10% (2016) to top 6% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 4Middle Schools in the Monongalia County Schools

5^th of 54Monongalia 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	87.3	10 of 161	93.8%	★★★★★
2025	92.4	6 of 168	96.4%	★★★★★
2024	77.4	24 of 169	85.8%	★★★★☆
2023	75.0	25 of 168	85.1%	★★★★☆
2022	78.8	18 of 169	89.3%	★★★★☆
2021	75.5	21 of 171	87.7%	★★★★☆
2019	72.9	26 of 171	84.8%	★★★★☆
2018	72.5	31 of 170	81.8%	★★★★☆
2017	82.3	18 of 176	89.8%	★★★★★
2016	82.4	17 of 172	90.1%	★★★★★
2015	78.0	23 of 173	86.7%	★★★★☆
2014	63.4	37 of 172	78.5%	★★★★☆
2013	70.2	29 of 174	83.3%	★★★★☆
2012	71.4	27 of 172	84.3%	★★★★☆
2011	66.8	42 of 171	75.4%	★★★★☆
2010	61.3	50 of 171	70.8%	★★★★☆
2009	58.8	66 of 171	61.4%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	82.6	1 of 22	95.5%	★★★★★
2025	62.2	5 of 25	80.0%	★★★★☆
2022	88.5	1 of 26	96.2%	★★★★★
2018	58.9	10 of 36	72.2%	★★★★☆
2017	46.2	57 of 124	54.0%	★★★☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2017	77.9	9 of 56	83.9%	★★★★☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2022	56.6	34 of 131	74.0%	★★★★☆
2021	38.2	90 of 129	30.2%	★★☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2017	35.5	45 of 67	32.8%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	87.5	7 of 155	95.5%	★★★★★
2025	90.7	7 of 158	95.6%	★★★★★
2024	76.4	22 of 158	86.1%	★★★★☆
2023	75.1	20 of 158	87.3%	★★★★☆
2022	77.6	23 of 164	86.0%	★★★★☆
2021	75.3	21 of 162	87.0%	★★★★☆
2019	75.0	19 of 162	88.3%	★★★★☆
2018	73.7	25 of 166	84.9%	★★★★☆
2017	83.5	11 of 174	93.7%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2018	23.4	12 of 12	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	45.5	48 of 97	50.5%	★★★☆☆

Homeless

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	34.0	20 of 27	25.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	49.7	12 of 28	57.1%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	51.7	74 of 155	52.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	55.6	55 of 165	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	49.3	76 of 164	53.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	35.4	117 of 162	27.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	49.6	76 of 162	53.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	42.9	97 of 164	40.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	35.8	114 of 165	30.9%	★★☆☆☆
2017	46.9	104 of 176	40.9%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	84.5	13 of 154	91.6%	★★★★★
2025	90.0	3 of 160	98.1%	★★★★★
2024	76.5	23 of 165	86.1%	★★★★☆
2023	75.2	24 of 158	84.8%	★★★★☆
2022	78.5	18 of 161	88.8%	★★★★☆
2021	76.0	24 of 164	85.4%	★★★★☆
2019	69.2	34 of 161	78.9%	★★★★☆
2018	70.0	32 of 164	80.5%	★★★★☆
2017	74.8	22 of 176	87.5%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	81.1	3 of 29	89.7%	★★★★★
2025	83.9	2 of 31	93.5%	★★★★★
2024	57.3	11 of 29	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	58.3	9 of 28	67.9%	★★★★☆
2022	75.3	3 of 27	88.9%	★★★★★
2021	48.6	9 of 20	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	36.3	13 of 20	35.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	46.9	21 of 34	38.2%	★★☆☆☆
2017	44.7	66 of 107	38.3%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	65.1	23 of 123	81.3%	★★★★☆
2025	47.6	66 of 127	48.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	40.7	79 of 128	38.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	38.8	83 of 132	37.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	89.5	10 of 130	92.3%	★★★★★
2018	41.1	89 of 142	37.3%	★★☆☆☆
2017	53.0	48 of 174	72.4%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	88.5	10 of 161	93.8%	★★★★★
2025	93.2	3 of 168	98.2%	★★★★★
2024	78.1	22 of 169	87.0%	★★★★☆
2023	77.2	20 of 168	88.1%	★★★★☆
2022	80.1	15 of 168	91.1%	★★★★★
2021	78.9	18 of 170	89.4%	★★★★☆
2019	75.6	23 of 168	86.3%	★★★★☆
2018	76.2	26 of 167	84.4%	★★★★☆
2017	84.3	11 of 176	93.8%	★★★★★

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~ school

African American (2026)95th percentile~ school

White (2026)94th percentile~ school

Male (2026)92nd percentile~ school

Multi-racial (2026)90th percentile-4 vs school

Asian (2017)84th percentile-6 vs school

Special Education (2026)81st percentile-12 vs school

Disabled (2022)74th percentile-15 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)52nd percentile-42 vs school

English Language Learner (2017)33rd percentile-57 vs school

Homeless (2026)26th percentile-68 vs school

Hispanic (2018)<1st percentile-82 vs school

By subject vs West Virginia (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts60%+12 vs state

Mathematics52%+13 vs state

Science41%+12 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	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2021)	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 4th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	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 4th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	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 5th Grade	WV Assessment Science 8th Grade	WV Assessment Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
South Middle School	Public	6-8	500 E Parkway Dr	Morgantown	26501	Monongalia County	Monongalia County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 291-9340	784	61	12.9	37.5%	684 (87.2%)	28 (3.6%)	23 (2.9%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (5.6%)	87.3	10^th of 161 public middle schools	93.8%		92.4	6^th of 168 public middle schools	96.4%	4			52.3	61.5	44.1	52.2			60.9	62.8	57.0	60.1		40.8		$10,496	$790	$9,706
Westwood Middle School	Public	6-8	670 River Rd	Morgantown	26501	Monongalia County	Monongalia County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 291-9300	346	33	10.4	57.6%	305 (88.2%)	2 (0.6%)	10 (2.9%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	26 (7.5%)	51.7	67^th of 161 public middle schools	58.4%		49.2	81^st of 168 public middle schools	51.8%	14			37.3	32.6	41.5	36.6			46.4	31.1	43.6	39.6		36.2		$13,149	$1,123	$12,025
Mountaineer Middle School	Public	6-8	991 Price St	Morgantown	26505	Monongalia County	Monongalia County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 284-2856	640	43	15.0	23.1%	544 (85.0%)	17 (2.7%)	14 (2.2%)	13 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	51 (8.0%)	99.1	1^st of 161 public middle schools	99.4%		98.8	1^st of 168 public middle schools	99.4%				64.3	65.1	70.0	66.5			80.8	74.5	78.8	78.0		64.0		$9,527	$809	$8,718
Suncrest Middle School	Public	6-8	360 Baldwin St	Morgantown	26505	Monongalia County	Monongalia County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 291-9335	499	32	15.8	36.4%	324 (64.9%)	41 (8.2%)	38 (7.6%)	60 (12.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	34 (6.8%)	88.6	7^th of 161 public middle schools	95.7%		86.4	10^th of 168 public middle schools	94.0%	3			46.8	44.6	45.0	45.5			66.7	69.4	64.7	66.8		51.7		$14,189	$482	$13,707
East Fairmont Middle School	Public	5-8	221 Mason St	Fairmont	26554	Marion County	Marion County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 367-2123	647	45	14.3	45.4%	614 (94.9%)	11 (1.7%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.6%)	63.7	49^th of 161 public middle schools	69.6%		62.1	47^th of 168 public middle schools	72.0%	2		32.4	46.9	40.1	39.6	39.5		48.7	48.4	46.9	47.3	47.8	31.1	31.7	31.4	$8,072	$249	$7,822
West Fairmont Middle School	Public	5-8	110 10th St	Fairmont	26554	Marion County	Marion County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 366-5631	592	44	13.4	52.2%	449 (75.8%)	58 (9.8%)	15 (2.5%)	9 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (10.3%)	53.1	65^th of 161 public middle schools	59.6%		52.2	72^nd of 168 public middle schools	57.1%	7		45.9	34.6	38.9	40.9	40.2		45.5	34.9	43.8	50.8	44.1	22.6	29.6	26.0	$9,176	$400	$8,777
Fairview Middle School	Public	4-8	17 Jesses Run Rd	Fairview	26570	Marion County	Marion County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 449-1312	154	15	10.2	51.5%	150 (97.4%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	77	22^nd of 161 public middle schools	86.3%		86.2	12^th of 168 public middle schools	92.9%	10	51.7	34.4	57.1	26.7	37.1	40.1	62.1	40.6	57.1	76.7	62.9	59.9	21.9	40.0	31.3	$11,518	$314	$11,204
Monongah Middle School	Public	5-8	550 Camden Ave	Monongah	26554	Marion County	Marion County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 367-2164	190	15	12.6	54.6%	180 (94.7%)	2 (1.1%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.2%)	71.2	37^th of 161 public middle schools	77.0%		80.1	19^th of 168 public middle schools	88.7%	18		40.0	35.3	42.6	60.4	45.6		50.0	41.2	66.0	59.6	55.4	35.0	31.9	33.3	$11,224	$366	$10,858
Central Preston Middle School	Public	5-8	64 Wildcat Way	Kingwood	26537	Preston County	Preston County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 329-0033	290	21	13.8	45.9%	282 (97.2%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	64.6	46^th of 161 public middle schools	71.4%		58.7	56^th of 168 public middle schools	66.7%	10		34.9	31.8	38.8	41.7	37.0		44.4	47.6	56.7	52.8	50.6	33.3	33.3	33.3	$9,815	$1,456	$8,360
Taylor County Middle School	Public	5-8	670 Spring Hills Rd	Grafton	26354	Taylor County	Taylor County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 265-0722	640	49	13.0	40.9%	626 (97.8%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.3%)	37.1	114^th of 161 public middle schools	29.2%		28.7	129^th of 168 public middle schools	23.2%	15		35.6	41.0	31.1	25.5	33.1		36.4	47.5	27.8	32.4	35.8	27.1	25.7	26.3	$10,317	$921	$9,396

Frequently Asked Questions about South Middle School

Is South Middle School a good school?

Yes. South Middle School ranks in the top 6.2% of West Virginia middle schools.

What is the racial makeup of South Middle School?

Students at South Middle School are 87% White, 6% Two or more races, 4% African American, 3% Hispanic.

How many students attend South Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 784 students attended South Middle School.

What district is South Middle School in?

Monongalia County Schools

What high school do graduates of South Middle School attend?

Students who attend South Middle School usually go on to attend Morgantown High School

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