Dunbar Middle School

Dunbar Middle School, located at 325 27th Street in Dunbar, West Virginia, is a public middle school serving students in the Kanawha County school district. The school is situated in a residential community just west of Charleston and serves as a primary educational anchor for the local area, typically catering to students in grades 6 through 8. As part of a larger district, the school focuses on providing a standard middle school curriculum that emphasizes core academic subjects—such as English, mathematics, science, and social studies—while often integrating extracurricular activities to support student development.

The school environment at Dunbar Middle is designed to facilitate the transition between elementary and high school, focusing on both academic achievement and social-emotional growth. Like many schools in the region, it functions as a community hub, fostering collaboration between teachers, students, and families to promote a positive learning culture. By providing a structured educational program and various support services, Dunbar Middle School aims to prepare its student body for the rigorous demands of secondary education and the challenges of the future.