Schools in Zip Code 25428

Zip code 25428, covering the Inwood, WV area, is home to just two schools within the Berkeley County Schools district: Musselman High School (grades 9-12) and Inwood Primary School (grades PK-2), with no middle schools in the immediate area.

Musselman High School is the clear standout, earning a 4-star rating and ranking 27th out of 105 high schools statewide for the 2025-2026 school year—a significant jump from the prior year. Its 98% graduation rate far exceeds the state average of 92.8%, and its students outperform the district in both math (25.2% proficient vs. 17.3% district) and ELA (54.9% vs. 52.3%). With 1,725 students and a 16.9 student-teacher ratio, it maintains strong academics despite its size. In contrast, Inwood Primary School is a small school (155 students) with a lower 13.3 student-teacher ratio and significantly higher per-student spending ($14,421 vs. $10,808 at the high school), reflecting a strong investment in early education. However, its most recent ranking data is from 2013-2014, when it placed 176th out of 422 elementary schools—a steep drop from its 2nd-place finish in 2011-2012, illustrating how volatile rankings can be for small schools.

Families should note the "middle school gap": students at Inwood Primary will need to transition to a different school for grades 3-5 and again for middle school (6-8), likely outside the zip code. This creates multiple transitions, but the district's overall 2-star rating (33rd of 54 districts) suggests average performance. The high school's strong graduation rate and academic leadership within the district are encouraging signs, while the primary school's high spending and small class sizes point to a supportive early learning environment. Overall, this area offers a solid high school option with excellent outcomes, but families with younger children should plan for school changes as their kids progress.