For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 2,570 students in 23455, VA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 23455, VA are Old Donation School and Independence Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 23455 have an average math proficiency score of 83% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 94% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in 23455, VA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Virginia public middle school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23455, VA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Old Donation School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4633 Honeygrove Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 648-3240
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 648-3240
Gr: 2-8 | 1,377 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Independence Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1370 Dunstan Ln
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 648-4600
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 648-4600
Gr: 6-8 | 1,193 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 23455, VA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 23455, VA include Old Donation School and Independence Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 23455?
2 public middle schools are located in 23455.
What is the racial composition of students in 23455?
23455 public middle schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Virginia public middle schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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