DODDRIDGE COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL

DODDRIDGE COUNTY SCHOOLS
65 DODDRIDGE COUNTY SCHOOL RD
WEST UNION, WV 26456
328 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Doddridge County Middle School is located in West Union, West Virginia, and serves as the primary middle-level educational institution for the students of Doddridge County. As part of the small, rural school district, the school functions as a central hub for the local community, focusing on the transitional academic and social needs of students in grades 5 through 8. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core curriculum standards while preparing students for the transition into high school.

Beyond its academic mission, Doddridge County Middle School offers a variety of extracurricular activities and athletic programs typical of a close-knit West Virginia community. By maintaining a smaller student population, the school is able to provide a more personalized approach to instruction and student engagement. The facility reflects the district's ongoing efforts to provide modern educational resources to rural students, ensuring they have the tools necessary to succeed in a competitive academic landscape while maintaining strong ties to local traditions and values.
328
Total Students
28.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    320 (97.6 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (1.5 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    1 (0.3 %)
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: DODDRIDGE COUNTY SCHOOLS
Phone: (304)873-2390
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 328
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.7
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 81
Grade 6 83
Grade 7 70
Grade 8 94
Gender Ratio