Road Branch Elementary & Middle School

Road Branch Elementary & Middle School is a public elementary school in Cyclone, WV, part of the WYOMING COUNTY SCHOOLS. The school serves approximately 144 students in grades Pre-K – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 9.6:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3/10, placing it in the 88.3th percentile among WV schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 24% proficiency in math and 40% in reading/language arts. The school scores particularly well in student growth (9.1/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $54,320, where 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a distant rural setting.

With an enrollment of 144 students, Road Branch Elementary & Middle School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 9.6:1, Road Branch Elementary & Middle School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, Road Branch Elementary & Middle School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.