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#413 of 635 schools in WV
Vinson Middle School
Middle School · Wayne County Schools · Huntington, WV
A Wayne County Schools middle school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3851 Piedmont Rd, Huntington, WV 25704
- Math 18% vs WV 33% (2025)
- Reading 47% vs WV 45% (2025)
- 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Vinson Middle School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 32% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (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 Vinson 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 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 11Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,418/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Huntington), 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
$51,646
Median home value
$119,000
Median rent
$920/mo
College educated
25.1%
Homeownership
68.1%
Poverty rate
17%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 25704; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 330 | Compare → |
| Chesapeake Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 5–8 | 2.2 mi | 382 | Compare → |
| Ceredo-kenova Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 6–8 | 2.9 mi | 271 | Compare → |
| Covenant SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | K–12 | 3.0 mi | 199 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Wayne County Schools
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #8 of 18
- District spending per student
- $14,446NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Vinson Middle School is listed in WAYNE COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Vinson Middle School
Vinson Middle School is a public middle school in Huntington, WV, part of Wayne County Schools, serving approximately 179 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #413 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Vinson Middle School
What grades does Vinson Middle School serve?
Vinson Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Vinson Middle School?
Vinson Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 179 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vinson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vinson Middle School is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Vinson Middle School rank in WV?
Vinson Middle School ranks #413 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Vinson Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Vinson Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Vinson Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Vinson Middle School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Vinson Middle School a charter school?
No, Vinson Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Vinson Middle School a Title I school?
No, Vinson Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 179
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.6%
- Phone
- (304) 429-1641
- Area population (ZIP 25704)
- 14,413
- Area average commute
- 22.8 min
- Area median age
- 44.5
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 25704; 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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