At a glance
Reported students
502
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
33.34
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
West Virginia middle enrollment
66th percentile
Compared with 105 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
269
Pikeview Middle School: 502 reported students.
State peer staffing position
84th percentile
15.1:1 reported; state peer median 13.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 562
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.6:1
What the reported data says about Pikeview Middle School
Pikeview Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Princeton. It is one of 25 current school records connected to Mercer County Schools. NCES reports 502 students for 2024–25.
Among 105 middle schools in West Virginia with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 425 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 66th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.1:1, above the West Virginia median of 13.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (92.4%) and multiracial (4.2%). English learners represent 0.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Pikeview Middle School
- 1How do the reported 15.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 33.34 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White92.4%
- Hispanic2.2%
- Black1%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Mercer County Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Princeton Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
488 reported students
Bluefield Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
428 reported students
Princeton Primary School
Elementary · Grades KG–02
448 reported students
Glenwood School (K-8)
Elementary · Grades KG–08
614 reported students
Bluefield High School
High · Grades 09–12
618 reported students
Pikeview High School
High · Grades 09–12
629 reported students
Public schools near Pikeview Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pikeview High School High · Mercer County Schools | 09–12 | 629 | 0.1 mi |
| Athens Elementary School Elementary · Mercer County Schools | PK–05 | 233 | 2.5 mi |
| Melrose Elementary School Elementary · Mercer County Schools | KG–05 | 239 | 2.7 mi |
| Spanishburg Elementary · Mercer County Schools | PK–05 | 159 | 3.3 mi |
| Mercer County Early Learning Center Other · Mercer County Schools | PK–PK | 335 | 3.7 mi |
| Princeton Middle School Middle · Mercer County Schools | 06–08 | 488 | 4.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Pikeview Middle School
What grades does Pikeview Middle School serve?
Pikeview Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Mercer County Schools.
How many students attend Pikeview Middle School?
Pikeview Middle School reported 502 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 66th percentile among 105 West Virginia middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 562 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Pikeview Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 15.1:1, based on 502 students and 33.34 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The West Virginia median for the same school level is 13.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Pikeview Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Pikeview Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Mercer County Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Pikeview Middle School in?
Pikeview Middle School is part of Mercer County Schools, based in Princeton, WV, which operates 25 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Pikeview Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Pikeview High School (0.1 mi), Athens Elementary School (2.5 mi), Melrose Elementary School (2.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.