Middle Schools in Putnam County Schools

The middle schools located in Putnam County Schools serve grades 6-8 and are consistently among the top-performing in the state. The district is home to four middle schools: Hurricane Middle, Winfield Middle School, Poca Middle School, and George Washington Middle.

Hurricane Middle and Winfield Middle School are the standout performers, consistently ranking among the top 10 middle schools in West Virginia over the past three years. These schools have a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and excel in both math and English language arts proficiency, often outperforming the Putnam County and state averages. Poca Middle School, while not quite as highly ranked, still performs well and has a 5-star rating, particularly in English language arts.

The middle schools in Putnam County Schools have a predominantly white student population, ranging from 91.19% to 97.71% white students. The schools generally outperform the state averages in both math and English language arts proficiency, with Hurricane Middle and Winfield Middle School standing out as the highest performers. The schools also have relatively low student-teacher ratios, ranging from 12.2 to 13.5 students per teacher, and spend between $10,975 and $14,440 per student.