BELINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL
261 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
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.
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.
261
Total Students
19.7
Full-Time Teachers
13.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 252 |
| Hispanic | 4 |
| Two or More | 3 |
| American Indian | 2 |
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White252 (96.6 %)
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Hispanic4 (1.5 %)
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Two or More3 (1.1 %)
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American Indian2 (0.8 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Middle School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | Supplemental Virtual |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | BARBOUR COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION |
| Phone: | (304)823-1281 |
| Grade Range: | 5th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 261 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 19.7 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 13.3 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 5
68
Grade 6
64
Grade 7
66
Grade 8
63
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 5 | 68 |
| Grade 6 | 64 |
| Grade 7 | 66 |
| Grade 8 | 63 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 133 | 51% |
| Male | 128 | 49% |
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