For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,121 students in Martinsville, VA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Martinsville, VA are Laurel Park Middle School and Martinsville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Martinsville, VA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in Martinsville have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public middle school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Martinsville, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Laurel Park Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
280 Laurel Park Avenue
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276) 632-7216
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276) 632-7216
Gr: 6-8 | 734 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Martinsville Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
201 Brown St.
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276) 403-5886
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276) 403-5886
Gr: 6-8 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Martinsville, VA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Martinsville, VA include Laurel Park Middle School and Martinsville Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Martinsville?
2 public middle schools are located in Martinsville.
What is the racial composition of students in Martinsville?
Martinsville public middle schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public middle schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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