WIRT COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL
WIRT COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Wirt County Schools school district, located in ELIZABETH, WV with about 313 students offering grade levels from 5th 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 20 teachers, WIRT COUNTY 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.
WIRT COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL, located in the small community of Elizabeth, West Virginia, serves as the primary middle-level educational institution for the Wirt County School District. As a rural school, it plays a vital role in the local community, focusing on the academic and social development of students transitioning from elementary school to high school. The school typically emphasizes foundational core subjects—such as mathematics, English language arts, science, and social studies—while often providing opportunities for students to engage in extracurricular activities and elective courses that foster personal interests.
Being part of a smaller school district, WIRT COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL is characterized by a close-knit environment where staff, students, and families often maintain strong connections. The school strives to provide a supportive atmosphere that prioritizes student growth and character development, preparing its pupils for the rigors of Wirt County High School. Like many schools in the region, it functions as a central hub for the community, reflecting the values and educational goals of the surrounding West Virginia area.
For more information, contact WIRT COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL at (304) 275-3977 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
ELIZABETH, WV 26143
(304) 275-3977
WIRT COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in ELIZABETH, WV with about 313 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in West Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Wirt County Schools
- Total Students:
- 313
- Teachers:
- 20.9
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide 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 313 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WIRT COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 96% of the student body.
- White
- 96.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.9%
- Two or more races
- 1.9%
- Female
- 46.6%
- Male
- 53.4%
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.