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Marlinton Middle School

Public Grades 6-8
25th
SchoolDigger Rank ?
of 161 West Virginia Middle Schools
Better than 84% of West Virginia middle schools
Summary

Marlinton Middle School in Buckeye, WV, is a small public school serving 127 students in grades 5 through 8 within the Pocahontas County Schools district, offering a highly personalized learning environment in a rural Appalachian setting.

This school consistently punches above its weight. With a student-teacher ratio of about 10.6 to 1, students get plenty of individual attention, and the results show. Marlinton Middle School has earned a 4-star rating and ranks in the 84th percentile statewide for the 2025-2026 school year. What truly sets it apart, however, is its remarkable success with students who often face the biggest challenges. For the 2025-2026 school year, the school ranked 2nd out of 155 schools statewide for academic performance among students from low socio-economic backgrounds—placing it in the 99th percentile. Similarly, its support for Special Education students is outstanding, with a 2nd-place ranking out of 128 schools (98th percentile) in 2023-2024. This tells parents that the school's approach isn't just working for some kids; it's working for all kids, regardless of their starting point.

Academically, English Language Arts is a clear strength, with 59.8% of students proficient compared to 47.6% statewide. Eighth graders shine especially bright, with 70.4% proficiency in ELA—a full 26.5 points above the state average. Math and science also show a powerful "catch-up" effect. While 6th-grade math scores trail the state average, by 8th grade, Marlinton students achieve 51.9% proficiency versus 34.2% statewide, and science proficiency hits 44.4% compared to 29.3% statewide. This pattern suggests the school is exceptionally effective at accelerating student growth during the middle school years. With per-student spending of $17,066 and a decade of frequent top-25% rankings, this is a school that invests heavily in its students and delivers consistent, equitable results. There are no other schools within 20 miles for direct comparison, making Marlinton Middle School the clear educational anchor for this community.

127
Students ?
10.6
Student/teacher ratio ?
$12,270
Per pupil spending ?
45.7%
Directly certified for free meals (2024-25) ?
 1 Copperhead Way
       Buckeye, WV  24924-9036

(304) 799-6773

District: Pocahontas County Schools


Students who attend Marlinton Middle School usually attend:

High:    Pocahontas County High School

Feeder schools for Marlinton Middle School:

Elementary:    Green Bank Elementary-Middle School
    Hillsboro Elementary School
    Marlinton Elementary School
Racial breakdown:

White:
98.4%
Two or more races:
1.6%
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At a glance
▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 80th percentile in 2016 → 84th in 2026
Strengths
✓Test scores above the West Virginia average (49% vs 44% meeting standards)
✓Ranks in the top 16% of West Virginia middle schools
✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher
Worth a look
!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing
Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?
This school49%
District avg47%
West Virginia avg44%
25th of 161
West Virginia public middle schools ?
Top 16%▲ up 4 pts since 2016
From top 20% (2016) to top 16% (2026)
See the entire ranking list of West Virginia Middle Schools →
★★★★★
SchoolDigger rating ?
10th of 55Pocahontas 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)
Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankWest Virginia percentileRating
202676.325 of 16184.5%★★★★☆
202585.115 of 16891.1%★★★★★
202477.425 of 16985.2%★★★★☆
202376.821 of 16887.5%★★★★☆
202258.461 of 16963.9%★★★☆☆
202162.447 of 17172.5%★★★★☆
201970.437 of 17178.4%★★★★☆
201878.614 of 17091.8%★★★★★
201786.59 of 17694.9%★★★★★
201668.834 of 17280.2%★★★★☆
201575.728 of 17383.8%★★★★☆
201432.8128 of 17225.6%★☆☆☆☆
201337.5120 of 17431.0%★★☆☆☆
201250.182 of 17252.3%★★★☆☆
201147.096 of 17143.9%★★☆☆☆
201071.128 of 17183.6%★★★★☆
200959.963 of 17163.2%★★★☆☆

African American

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankWest Virginia percentileRating
201758.927 of 12478.2%★★★★☆

Disabled

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankWest Virginia percentileRating
202268.217 of 13187.0%★★★★☆
202165.920 of 12984.5%★★★★☆

Female

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankWest Virginia percentileRating
202671.530 of 15580.6%★★★★☆
202582.414 of 15891.1%★★★★★
202470.728 of 15882.3%★★★★☆
202365.838 of 15875.9%★★★★☆
202251.476 of 16453.7%★★★☆☆
202149.476 of 16253.1%★★★☆☆
201975.518 of 16288.9%★★★★☆
201869.233 of 16680.1%★★★★☆
201777.422 of 17487.4%★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankWest Virginia percentileRating
202689.92 of 15798.7%★★★★★
202590.66 of 16596.4%★★★★★
202471.429 of 16482.3%★★★★☆
202379.19 of 16294.4%★★★★★
202271.025 of 16284.6%★★★★☆
202174.214 of 16491.5%★★★★★
201886.34 of 16597.6%★★★★★
201791.92 of 17698.9%★★★★★

Male

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankWest Virginia percentileRating
202672.733 of 15678.8%★★★★☆
202581.820 of 16087.5%★★★★☆
202474.928 of 16583.0%★★★★☆
202381.612 of 15892.4%★★★★★
202260.155 of 16165.8%★★★☆☆
202169.436 of 16478.0%★★★★☆
201961.451 of 16168.3%★★★☆☆
201883.511 of 16493.3%★★★★★
201789.17 of 17696.0%★★★★★

Special Education

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankWest Virginia percentileRating
202496.32 of 12898.4%★★★★★
201938.077 of 13040.8%★★☆☆☆
201855.337 of 14273.9%★★★★☆
201777.26 of 17496.6%★★★★★

White

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankWest Virginia percentileRating
202673.334 of 16178.9%★★★★☆
202584.314 of 16891.7%★★★★★
202474.028 of 16983.4%★★★★☆
202374.926 of 16884.5%★★★★☆
202256.767 of 16860.1%★★★☆☆
202160.158 of 17065.9%★★★☆☆
201968.740 of 16876.2%★★★★☆
201877.419 of 16788.6%★★★★☆
201785.010 of 17694.3%★★★★★
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)
Low Socio Economic Status (2026)99th percentile+14 vs school
Special Education (2024)98th percentile+13 vs school
Disabled (2022)87th percentile+23 vs school
Female (2026)81st percentile-4 vs school
White (2026)79th percentile-6 vs school
Male (2026)79th percentile-6 vs school
African American (2017)78th percentile-17 vs school
By subject vs West Virginia (2025-2026) ?
English Language Arts60%+12 vs state
Science44%+15 vs state
Mathematics38%~ state avg

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Students at Marlinton Middle School are 98% White, 2% Two or more races.

Marlinton Middle School ranks 25th of 161 West Virginia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Marlinton Middle School usually go on to attend Pocahontas County High School

In the 2024-25 school year, 127 students attended Marlinton Middle School.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the West Virginia Department of Education.

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