School Overview
Belington Middle School is a public educational institution located in the small town of Belington, West Virginia, situated along Morgantown Pike in Barbour County. As a central hub for middle-grade education in the area, the school serves students typically in grades 6 through 8, focusing on bridging the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. The school is part of the Barbour County School District and plays a significant role in the local community, emphasizing foundational academic growth and social development during the transitional adolescent years.

The campus itself reflects the rural charm of North Central West Virginia, providing a localized learning environment for the youth of Belington and the surrounding region. Like many schools in the district, Belington Middle School aims to provide a supportive curriculum that balances core academic subjects—such as mathematics, science, English, and social studies—with extracurricular opportunities. By maintaining a smaller student population, the school often fosters a close-knit atmosphere where educators can provide more individualized attention to help students navigate the unique challenges of middle school.
248
Total Students
19.3
Full-Time Teachers
12.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Belington Middle School
Demographic Student Count
White240
Hispanic3
Black1
Two or More3
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    240 (96.8%)
  • Hispanic
    3 (1.2%)
  • Two or More
    3 (1.2%)
  • Black
    1 (0.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.4%)
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 Schools
Phone: (303)823-1281
Website: http://sites.google.com/site/belingtonmiddle/
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 248
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 5 56
Grade 6 66
Grade 7 70
Grade 8 56

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Belington Middle School
Grade Student Count
Grade 556
Grade 666
Grade 770
Grade 856
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Belington Middle School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female14458.1%
Male10441.9%
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)