BELINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL
BELINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public middle school that is part of the Barbour County Schools school district, located in BELINGTON, WV with about 291 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 8th Grade. With about 19 teachers, BELINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
BELINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public educational institution located in the small town of Belington, West Virginia, situated along Morgantown Pike in Barbour County. As a central hub for middle-grade education in the area, the school serves students typically in grades 6 through 8, focusing on bridging the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. The school is part of the Barbour County School District and plays a significant role in the local community, emphasizing foundational academic growth and social development during the transitional adolescent years.
The campus itself reflects the rural charm of North Central West Virginia, providing a localized learning environment for the youth of Belington and the surrounding region. Like many schools in the district, BELINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL aims to provide a supportive curriculum that balances core academic subjects—such as mathematics, science, English, and social studies—with extracurricular opportunities. By maintaining a smaller student population, the school often fosters a close-knit atmosphere where educators can provide more individualized attention to help students navigate the unique challenges of middle school.
For more information, contact BELINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL at (304) 823-1281 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BELINGTON, WV 26250-7711
(304) 823-1281
BELINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in BELINGTON, WV with about 291 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in West Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Barbour County Schools
- Total Students:
- 291
- Teachers:
- 19.48
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 291 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BELINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 97% of the student body.
- White
- 96.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.4%
- Two or more races
- 1.0%
- Black or African American
- 0.7%
- Female
- 52.2%
- Male
- 47.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.