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Independence Middle School

PublicMiddleGrades 6–8

800 Independence Rd, Coal City, WV 25823 · (304) 683-4542 · Part of Raleigh County School District

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Directions
Students
401
Students per teacher
11:1
Setting
Rural
Grades
6–8
The gist

What stands out about Independence Middle School

  • Its own letter, A−: reading and math results near the top of West Virginia’s public schools
  • Math proficiency 5 pts above the state
  • Reading / language arts 12 pts above the state
  • Small classes: 11 students per teacher
  • Enrollment down 14.5% since 2020–21
  • Next stop for Coal City kids: Independence High School

On the path

Where Coal City kids come from and go next. The whole path →

PK–5Coal City Elementary387 students
6–8Independence Middle SchoolYou are here
9–12Independence High Schoolin Sophia

Test scores

2020–21
Math proficiency33%
State average 27.7%
Reading / language arts52%
State average 39.6%

Its own letter, A−, places these results among West Virginia’s 591 public schools with results. Source: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21).

Location

Directions ↗

800 Independence Rd, Coal City

Students

Enrollment by grade
Grade 6142
Grade 7117
Grade 8142
Enrollment over time
469’20
469’21
477’22
444’23
401’24

Down 14.5% since 2020–21.

Who goes here
White 92%Two or more races 4%Black 2%Hispanic 2%Asian <1%

As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.

Parents talk

Questions and answers about Independence Middle School from Coal City families.

Other schools in Raleigh County School District

The district →
Daniels Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Daniels
B
510 students15:1
Ridgeview Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Sophia
A−
453 students15:1
Shady Spring Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Shady Spring
B+
447 students14:1
Coal City Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Coal City
C−
387 students13:1
Fairdale Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Fairdale
B−
387 students15:1
Stratton Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Beckley
D−
312 students13:1

School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024–2025 school year. Test scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). A school’s letter is our own summary of its reading and math results against West Virginia’s other public schools; Coal City’s School Grade is built from its districts’ results. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.