Overview

Independence Middle School is a public school in Coal City, WV, offering a Gifted & Talented program. It is one of 6 middle schools in Raleigh County Schools.
This school supports strong academic outcomes for all students. Learn more.

School Rating

Independence Middle School is performing average compared to public and charter schools in West Virginia with the same grade levels.
6/10
GreatSchools Rating

Rating Factors

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ACADEMICS

Advanced Courses

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ACADEMICS

Test Scores

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Courses & Programs

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STUDENT LIFE

Student Demographics

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Teachers & Staff

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About the School


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Neighborhood

800 Independence Road
Coal City, WV 25823
School leader: Mr Joshua Houchins
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Nearby Schools

  • 1 /10
    Independence High School
    0.14 miles
    Public district; 9-12
  • 4 /10
    Coal City Elementary School
    0.3 miles
    Public district; PK, K-5
  • NA
    Sophia Christian Academy
    1.5 miles
    Private; PK-6
  • NA
    House Of Prayer Christian Academy
    1.5 miles
    Private; K-12
  • NA
    Sophia Head Start
    1.71 miles
    Private; PK
  • 5 /10
    Ridgeview Elementary
    2.49 miles
    Public district; PK, K-5
  • NA
    Sophia-Soak Creek Elementary School
    2.65 miles
    Public district; PK, K-5
  • NA
    Friendly Faces Christian Child Care Center
    2.67 miles
    Private; PK
  • NA
    Dream Street Christian Child Care Center
    2.67 miles
    Private; PK
  • 9 /10
    Crescent Elementary School
    6.29 miles
    Public district; PK, K-5
  • 9 /10
    Mullens Elementary School
    10.65 miles
    Public district; PK, K-4
  • 8 /10
    Hollywood Elementary School
    5.2 miles
    Public district; PK, K-5
  • 8 /10
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    6.74 miles
    Public district; 6-8
  • 8 /10
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    8.87 miles
    Public district; PK, K-5
  • 8 /10
    Trap Hill Middle School
    9.03 miles
    Public district; 6-8
  • 7 /10
    Daniels Elementary School
    7.12 miles
    Public district; PK, K-5
  • 7 /10
    Ghent Elementary School
    7.91 miles
    Public district; PK, K-5
  • 7 /10
    Maxwell Hill Elementary School
    7.79 miles
    Public district; PK, K-5
  • 7 /10
    Park Middle School
    6.83 miles
    Public district; 6-8