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Jackson Middle School

Public Grades 6-8

6^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 161 West Virginia Middle Schools

Better than 96% of West Virginia middle schools

Summary

Jackson Middle School in Vienna, WV, serves 429 students in grades 6-8 and is part of the highly-rated Wood County Schools district. The school has earned a reputation as one of the top-performing middle schools in West Virginia, currently ranked 6th out of 161 schools statewide (96th percentile, 5-star rating) for the 2025-2026 school year.

Academically, Jackson Middle School significantly outperforms both district and state averages. In mathematics, 56.7% of students are proficient compared to 39.4% statewide, and in English Language Arts, 62.0% are proficient versus 47.6% statewide. The school also excels in science, with 39.3% of 8th graders proficient versus 29.3% statewide. What makes this achievement particularly impressive is the school's success across all student groups—special education students rank 6th in the state, low-income students rank 9th, and female students rank 3rd. The school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13.8:1, which supports individualized attention. When compared to nearby schools, Jackson outperforms Edison Middle School by 5.8 percentage points in math and 11.9 points in ELA, and leads Wirt County Middle School by 13.2 points in math and 18.1 points in ELA.

Jackson Middle School has shown remarkable improvement over the past decade, climbing from 57th place in 2017-2018 to its current top-10 status. The school has earned 5-star ratings in 7 of the last 10 years. While 8th-grade math scores dip somewhat compared to 6th and 7th grades, students still outperform state averages. The school also demonstrates excellent cost-effectiveness, spending $11,919 per student—less than several schools that perform significantly worse, including Van Devender Middle School which spends $13,193 per student yet ranks near the bottom of the state. For parents seeking a middle school with strong academics, dedicated support for diverse learners, and a track record of continuous improvement, Jackson Middle School stands out as an exceptional choice in the region.

429

Students ?

13.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$8,756

Per pupil spending ?

39%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1601 34th St
Vienna, WV 26105-2409

(304) 295-9551

District: Wood County Schools

Students who attend Jackson Middle School usually attend:

High:

Parkersburg High School

Feeder schools for Jackson Middle School:

Elementary:	Emerson Elementary School
	Greenmont Elementary School
	Neale Elementary School
	Vienna Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.6%

Two or more races:

6.5%

Hispanic:

1.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 88th percentile in 2016 → 96th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the West Virginia average (56% vs 44% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 4% of West Virginia middle schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 8 percentile points since 2016

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school56%

District avg50%

West Virginia avg44%

6^th of 161

West Virginia public middle schools ?

Top 4%▲ up 8 pts since 2016

From top 12% (2016) to top 4% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 4Middle Schools in the Wood County Schools

7^th of 55Wood 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

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	89.7	6 of 161	96.3%	★★★★★
2025	92.8	4 of 168	97.6%	★★★★★
2024	90.1	12 of 169	92.9%	★★★★★
2023	78.5	20 of 168	88.1%	★★★★☆
2022	79.3	17 of 169	89.9%	★★★★★
2021	85.5	11 of 171	93.6%	★★★★★
2019	76.5	21 of 171	87.7%	★★★★☆
2018	60.4	57 of 170	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2017	76.9	25 of 176	85.8%	★★★★☆
2016	78.6	20 of 172	88.4%	★★★★☆
2015	91.2	6 of 173	96.5%	★★★★★
2014	87.2	9 of 172	94.8%	★★★★★
2013	83.2	13 of 174	92.5%	★★★★★
2012	77.3	21 of 172	87.8%	★★★★☆
2011	80.8	17 of 171	90.1%	★★★★★
2010	88.4	9 of 171	94.7%	★★★★★
2009	81.2	16 of 171	90.6%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2017	40.3	79 of 124	36.3%	★★☆☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2017	61.9	23 of 56	58.9%	★★★☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2022	47.4	62 of 131	52.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	56.2	35 of 129	72.9%	★★★★☆

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	89.9	3 of 155	98.1%	★★★★★
2025	91.8	4 of 158	97.5%	★★★★★
2024	91.9	7 of 158	95.6%	★★★★★
2023	86.3	12 of 158	92.4%	★★★★★
2022	83.8	13 of 164	92.1%	★★★★★
2021	81.2	16 of 162	90.1%	★★★★★
2019	74.5	22 of 162	86.4%	★★★★☆
2018	65.3	45 of 166	72.9%	★★★★☆
2017	79.9	17 of 174	90.2%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2017	60.3	26 of 97	73.2%	★★★★☆

Homeless

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	93.9	1 of 31	96.8%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	81.3	9 of 157	94.3%	★★★★★
2025	86.8	8 of 165	95.2%	★★★★★
2024	73.9	23 of 164	86.0%	★★★★☆
2023	53.7	63 of 162	61.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	71.9	23 of 162	85.8%	★★★★☆
2021	79.5	9 of 164	94.5%	★★★★★
2018	37.2	111 of 165	32.7%	★★☆☆☆
2017	50.7	88 of 176	50.0%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	81.2	18 of 156	88.5%	★★★★☆
2025	89.7	4 of 160	97.5%	★★★★★
2024	82.6	16 of 165	90.3%	★★★★★
2023	63.7	47 of 158	70.3%	★★★★☆
2022	71.4	25 of 161	84.5%	★★★★☆
2021	87.6	11 of 164	93.3%	★★★★★
2019	74.1	24 of 161	85.1%	★★★★☆
2018	51.8	75 of 164	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2017	66.4	44 of 176	75.0%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	47.3	16 of 31	48.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	63.0	6 of 27	77.8%	★★★★☆
2017	60.4	26 of 107	75.7%	★★★★☆

Pacific Islander

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2017	49.1	6 of 9	33.3%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	78.7	6 of 125	95.2%	★★★★★
2025	74.5	10 of 127	92.1%	★★★★★
2024	50.5	51 of 128	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	66.0	18 of 132	86.4%	★★★★☆
2019	97.2	7 of 130	94.6%	★★★★★
2018	39.6	94 of 142	33.8%	★★☆☆☆
2017	62.2	23 of 174	86.8%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	90.0	7 of 161	95.7%	★★★★★
2025	93.2	4 of 168	97.6%	★★★★★
2024	89.4	13 of 169	92.3%	★★★★★
2023	76.3	21 of 168	87.5%	★★★★☆
2022	77.8	20 of 168	88.1%	★★★★☆
2021	83.4	14 of 170	91.8%	★★★★★
2019	74.2	27 of 168	83.9%	★★★★☆
2018	58.0	60 of 167	64.1%	★★★☆☆
2017	75.7	29 of 176	83.5%	★★★★☆

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)98th percentile~ school

Homeless (2025)97th percentile~ school

White (2026)96th percentile~ school

Special Education (2026)95th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)94th percentile~ school

Male (2026)88th percentile-8 vs school

Hispanic (2017)73rd percentile-13 vs school

Asian (2017)59th percentile-27 vs school

Disabled (2022)53rd percentile-37 vs school

Multi-racial (2025)48th percentile-49 vs school

African American (2017)36th percentile-50 vs school

Pacific Islander (2017)33rd percentile-52 vs school

English Language Learner (2017)16th percentile-69 vs school

By subject vs West Virginia (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts62%+14 vs state

Mathematics57%+17 vs state

Science39%+10 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 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 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
Jackson Middle School	Public	6-8	1601 34th St	Vienna	26105	Wood County	Wood County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 295-9551	429	31	13.8	39.0%	380 (88.6%)	6 (1.4%)	8 (1.9%)	7 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (6.5%)	89.7	6^th of 161 public middle schools	96.3%		92.8	4^th of 168 public middle schools	97.6%	2		61.9	62.6	46.1	56.7		62.6	65.9	57.9	62.0		39.3		$8,756	$422	$8,334
Hamilton Middle School	Public	6-8	3501 Cadillac Dr	Parkersburg	26104	Wood County	Wood County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 420-9547	446	31	14.3	56.1%	402 (90.1%)	10 (2.2%)	8 (1.8%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.9%)	46.1	88^th of 161 public middle schools	45.3%		79.8	20^th of 168 public middle schools	88.1%	68		37.1	36.6	30.8	34.9		50.3	35.9	36.1	40.5		29.0		$8,134	$606	$7,528
Blennerhassett Middle School	Public	6-8	444 Jewell Rd	Parkersburg	26101	Wood County	Wood County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 863-3356	534	30	17.8	42.2%	500 (93.6%)	7 (1.3%)	5 (0.9%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.7%)	49.8	69^th of 161 public middle schools	57.1%		59.3	55^th of 168 public middle schools	67.3%	14		33.6	38.6	31.6	34.6		47.1	50.0	43.6	46.9		21.9		$8,765	$590	$8,175
Edison Middle School	Public	6-8	1201 Hillcrest St	Parkersburg	26101	Wood County	Wood County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 420-9525	551	38	14.5	56.0%	521 (94.6%)	2 (0.4%)	9 (1.6%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (2.5%)	75.9	27^th of 161 public middle schools	83.2%		78.7	22^nd of 168 public middle schools	86.9%	5		45.5	50.3	57.2	50.9		52.7	54.6	42.1	50.1		39.6		$8,144	$614	$7,530
Pleasants County Middle School	Public	5-8	510 Riverview Dr	Belmont	26134	Pleasants County	Pleasants County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 299-5275	269	23	11.9	42.8%	259 (96.3%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.2%)	46.9	83^rd of 161 public middle schools	48.4%		38	106^th of 168 public middle schools	36.9%	23	28.6	35.7	49.3	25.4	34.8	46.8	39.3	46.5	39.7	43.5	41.6	25.4	34.3	$14,125	$1,951	$12,174
Wirt County Middle School	Public	5-8	426 Schoolview	Elizabeth	26143	Wirt County	Wirt County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 275-3977	263	23	11.5	51.4%	258 (98.1%)	2 (0.8%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	59.2	54^th of 161 public middle schools	66.5%		62.5	45^th of 168 public middle schools	73.2%	9	46.0	53.5	32.7	41.3	43.5	42.9	43.1	50.9	39.7	43.9	33.3	33.3	33.3	$13,069	$2,398	$10,671

Frequently Asked Questions about Jackson Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Jackson Middle School?

Students at Jackson Middle School are 89% White, 7% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 1% African American.

What high school do graduates of Jackson Middle School attend?

Students who attend Jackson Middle School usually go on to attend Parkersburg High School

What district is Jackson Middle School in?

Wood County Schools

Is Jackson Middle School a good school?

Yes! Jackson Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 6^th of 161 West Virginia middle schools.

How many students attend Jackson Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 429 students attended Jackson Middle School.

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