DUNBAR MIDDLE SCHOOL

DUNBAR MIDDLE SCHOOL is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Kanawha County Schools school district, located in DUNBAR, WV with about 392 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 30 teachers, DUNBAR MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

DUNBAR MIDDLE SCHOOL, located at 325 27th Street in Dunbar, West Virginia, is a public middle school serving students in the Kanawha County school district. The school is situated in a residential community just west of Charleston and serves as a primary educational anchor for the local area, typically catering to students in grades 6 through 8. As part of a larger district, the school focuses on providing a standard middle school curriculum that emphasizes core academic subjects—such as English, mathematics, science, and social studies—while often integrating extracurricular activities to support student development.

The school environment at Dunbar Middle is designed to facilitate the transition between elementary and high school, focusing on both academic achievement and social-emotional growth. Like many schools in the region, it functions as a community hub, fostering collaboration between teachers, students, and families to promote a positive learning culture. By providing a structured educational program and various support services, DUNBAR MIDDLE SCHOOL aims to prepare its student body for the rigorous demands of secondary education and the challenges of the future.

For more information, contact DUNBAR MIDDLE SCHOOL at (304) 766-0363 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.