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#304 of 635 schools in WV
Top 48% in state
Hayes Middle School
Middle School · Kanawha County Schools · Saint Albans, WV
A Kanawha County Schools middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
830 Strawberry Rd, Saint Albans, WV 25177
- Math 40% vs WV 33% (2025)
- Reading 40% vs WV 45% (2025)
- 17:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hayes Middle School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2021, reaching 40% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Hayes Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 12Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated715/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,789
Median home value
$129,100
Median rent
$837/mo
College educated
23.5%
Homeownership
71%
Poverty rate
21%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 25177; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mckinley Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 6–8 | 2.8 mi | 289 | Compare → |
| Dunbar Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 6–8 | 4.7 mi | 297 | Compare → |
| Andrew Jackson Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 6–8 | 4.8 mi | 494 | Compare → |
| Du Pont Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 6–8 | Not available | 407 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Kanawha County Schools
- Schools in district
- 66
- Rank in district
- #36 of 63
- District spending per student
- $14,242NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hayes Middle School is listed in KANAWHA COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hayes Middle School
Hayes Middle School is a public middle school in Saint Albans, WV, part of Kanawha County Schools, serving approximately 442 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #304 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hayes Middle School
What grades does Hayes Middle School serve?
Hayes Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Hayes Middle School?
Hayes Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 442 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hayes Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hayes Middle School is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hayes Middle School rank in WV?
Hayes Middle School ranks #304 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Hayes Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hayes Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Hayes Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hayes Middle School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Hayes Middle School a charter school?
No, Hayes Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hayes Middle School a Title I school?
No, Hayes Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 442
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Kanawha County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.0%
- Phone
- (304) 722-0222
- Area population (ZIP 25177)
- 23,211
- Area average commute
- 22.8 min
- Area median age
- 42.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 WVGSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 WVGSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 25177; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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