PHILIPPI MIDDLE SCHOOL

BARBOUR COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
611 CHERRY HILL ROAD
PHILIPPI, WV 26416
291 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Philippi Middle School, located at 611 Cherry Hill Road in Philippi, West Virginia, serves as a central educational hub for students in Barbour County. As a middle-level institution, it focuses on bridging the transition between elementary and high school, fostering academic growth, personal development, and social responsibility during these critical formative years. The school is committed to providing a supportive environment where students are encouraged to engage in a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare them for the challenges of secondary education.

Beyond the classroom, Philippi Middle School is an integral part of the local community, emphasizing school spirit and student involvement. By offering a variety of extracurricular activities and academic programs, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded individuals who are prepared for future success. The faculty and staff strive to maintain a culture of excellence, working in partnership with parents and community members to ensure that each student has the resources and guidance necessary to thrive in an evolving educational landscape.
291
Total Students
24.5
Full-Time Teachers
11.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    275 (94.5 %)
  • Two or More
    11 (3.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    3 (1.0 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.7 %)
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)457-2999
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 291
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.9
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 5 63
Grade 6 77
Grade 7 70
Grade 8 81
Gender Ratio