MARLINTON MIDDLE SCHOOL

POCAHONTAS COUNTY SCHOOLS
1 COPPERHEAD WAY
BUCKEYE, WV 24924
133 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Marlinton Middle School is located in Buckeye, West Virginia, and serves as a key educational institution within the Pocahontas County School District. Situated in a rural, mountainous region, the school provides a foundational middle-grade education that focuses on bridging the gap between elementary learning and high school preparation. As part of a smaller school district, Marlinton Middle emphasizes a close-knit community atmosphere, often prioritizing personalized attention and local involvement to support its student body.

The school is deeply integrated into the culture of Pocahontas County, reflecting the values and needs of the surrounding rural community. Like many schools in the region, it strives to balance core academic requirements with extracurricular opportunities that utilize the area’s unique geography and social character. By providing a stable learning environment, Marlinton Middle plays a vital role in the developmental success of local youth, preparing them for their eventual transition to Pocahontas County High School.
133
Total Students
12.8
Full-Time Teachers
10.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    131 (98.5 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (1.5 %)
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: POCAHONTAS COUNTY SCHOOLS
Phone: (304)799-6773
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 133
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 12.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 46
Grade 7 45
Grade 8 42
Gender Ratio