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.
261
Total Students
19.7
Full-Time Teachers
13.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BELINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White252
Hispanic4
Two or More3
American Indian2
  • White
    252 (96.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    4 (1.5 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (1.1 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BELINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Grade 568
Grade 664
Grade 766
Grade 863
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BELINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female13351%
Male12849%
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)