- Enrollment
- 1,141
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hurricane, WV
Hurricane Middle
Federal NCES profile for Hurricane Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 540120000927
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hurricane Middle earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the West Virginia median. It is also one of the largest schools in West Virginia.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Hurricane · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 821
- students enrolled
Hurricane Middle has class sizes near the West Virginia median. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hurricane Middle ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Hurricane, WV.
School address
District: Putnam County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540120000927 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Hurricane Middle held near 838 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 62.5 → 63.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 540120000927 · Hurricane, WV Middle · MID · TRAD
821 enr · 13.2:1 · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Hurricane High School (1,141 students)
Hurricane Middle held near 838 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 62.5 → 63.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Hurricane Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hurricane High
Hurricane High School
1,141 students
- This school
Hurricane Middle
821 students
- Winfield High
Winfield High School
743 students
- Winfield Middl
Winfield Middle School
552 students
- Winfield Eleme
Winfield Elementary
534 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View Elementary School
457 students
What this shows Hurricane Middle reports 821 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hurricane Middle compares
Hurricane Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs West Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs West Virginia | West Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 821 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
821
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 53% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,757
per pupil, district-wide
- below West Virginia avg of $15,158
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 274 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
126
in-school suspensions + 104 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 90.7%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 90.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.5, Hurricane Middle is about as mixed as the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Putnam County Schools reports $13,757 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hurricane Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hurricane High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winfield High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winfield Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winfield Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hurricane Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~821 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hurricane Middle
How many students attend Hurricane Middle?
Hurricane Middle has 821 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hurricane, WV. CCD year-over-year: 849 (2022-23) → 838 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hurricane Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Hurricane Middle is 13.2:1, which is 1% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hurricane Middle?
The largest demographic group at Hurricane Middle is White at 90.7% of enrollment, in Hurricane, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hurricane Middle?
Hurricane Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hurricane Middle rank among public schools in Hurricane?
By Resource Investment Index, Hurricane Middle ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Hurricane, WV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hurricane on the city page.
What other schools are in Putnam County Schools?
Besides Hurricane Middle, Putnam County Schools also operates Hurricane High School (1,141 students), Winfield High School (743 students), and Winfield Middle School (552 students). See the Putnam County Schools district page for the complete list.