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#362 of 635 schools in WV
Philippi Middle School
Middle School · Barbour County Board of Education · Philippi, WV
A Barbour County Board of Education middle school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
611 Cherry Hill Rd, Philippi, WV 26416
- Math 25% vs WV 36% (2025)
- Reading 29% vs WV 46% (2025)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Philippi Middle School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2021, reaching 27% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 29% (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 41 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Philippi 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated932/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Philippi), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$48,740
Median home value
$136,500
Median rent
$792/mo
College educated
15.5%
Homeownership
77.1%
Poverty rate
19.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 26416; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in BARBOUR COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belington Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 5–8 | Not available | 267 | 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.
Barbour County Board of Education
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #4 of 7
- District spending per student
- $12,158NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Philippi Middle School is listed in BARBOUR COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Philippi Middle School
Philippi Middle School is a public middle school in Philippi, WV, part of Barbour County Board of Education, serving approximately 271 students in grades 5th-8th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #362 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Philippi Middle School
What grades does Philippi Middle School serve?
Philippi Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Philippi Middle School?
Philippi Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 271 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Philippi Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Philippi 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 Philippi Middle School rank in WV?
Philippi Middle School ranks #362 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Philippi Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Philippi Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Philippi Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Philippi Middle School has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Philippi Middle School a charter school?
No, Philippi Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Philippi Middle School a Title I school?
No, Philippi Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 271
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Barbour County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.1%
- Phone
- (304) 457-2999
- Area population (ZIP 26416)
- 7,157
- Area average commute
- 25.6 min
- Area median age
- 43.4
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 26416; 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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