Excellent
#39 of 635 schools in WV
Top 6% in state
Marlinton Middle School
Middle School · Pocahontas County Schools · Buckeye, WV
A Pocahontas County Schools middle school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1 Copperhead Way, Buckeye, WV 24924
- Math 47% vs WV 33% (2025)
- Reading 60% vs WV 45% (2025)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Marlinton Middle School score 54% proficient, which is above 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 19 points since 2021, reaching 54% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (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 Marlinton Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 2Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$45,192
Median home value
$157,200
College educated
22.9%
Homeownership
88.3%
Poverty rate
28.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24924; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Pocahontas County Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $18,970NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Marlinton Middle School is listed in POCAHONTAS COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Marlinton Middle School
Marlinton Middle School is a public middle school in Buckeye, WV, part of Pocahontas County Schools, serving approximately 135 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #39 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Marlinton Middle School
What grades does Marlinton Middle School serve?
Marlinton Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Marlinton Middle School?
Marlinton Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 135 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marlinton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marlinton Middle School is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Marlinton Middle School rank in WV?
Marlinton Middle School ranks #39 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Marlinton Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Marlinton Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Marlinton Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Marlinton Middle School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Marlinton Middle School a charter school?
No, Marlinton Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Marlinton Middle School a Title I school?
No, Marlinton Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 135
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Pocahontas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.0%
- Phone
- (304) 799-6773
- Area population (ZIP 24924)
- 682
- Area median age
- 57.8
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 24924; 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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