B-U Middle School vs Barboursville Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in West Virginia, United States, 190 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
B-U Middle School
Buckhannon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
718 students
Barboursville Middle School
Barboursville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
697 students
| Measure | B-U Middle School Buckhannon, West Virginia | Barboursville Middle School Barboursville, West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #109 of 110 | #39 of 110 |
| National rank | #13179 of 15,369 | #7207 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 718 | 697 |
| Enrollment | 718 | 697 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 41% |
| city | Buckhannon | Barboursville |
| state | West Virginia | West Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barboursville Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.9 vs 23.2).
- •Barboursville Middle School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 19%).
- •Barboursville Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.3).
- •B-U Middle School is the larger school with 718 students compared with 697.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is B-U Middle School better than Barboursville Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Barboursville Middle School ranks higher (51.9 vs 23.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are B-U Middle School and Barboursville Middle School?
About 190 km in a straight line, between Buckhannon and Barboursville in West Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
B-U Middle School: 718. Barboursville Middle School: 697. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do B-U Middle School and Barboursville Middle School rank in West Virginia?
B-U Middle School is 109th of 110 and Barboursville Middle School is 39th of 110 among middle schools in West Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).