For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 444 students in Sophia, WV.
The top-ranked public middle school in Sophia, WV is Independence Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sophia, WV public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the West Virginia public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Sophia have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of West Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public middle school average of 10% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Sophia, WV (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Independence Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 Independence Rd
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-4542
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-4542
Gr: 6-8 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Sophia, West Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Sophia Alternative Education Learning Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
Po Box 338
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-4392
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-4392
Gr: 7-12 | 102 students Minority enrollment: 38%
200 Mills Avenue
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-4541
Sophia, WV 25921
(304) 683-4541
Gr: PK-5 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Sophia, WV?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Sophia, WV include Independence Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Sophia?
1 public middle schools are located in Sophia.
What is the racial composition of students in Sophia?
Sophia public middle schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the West Virginia public middle schools average of 10% (majority Black).
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