For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 366 students in Hot Springs, VA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hot Springs, VA are Bath County High School and Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hot Springs, VA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in Hot Springs have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public middle school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Hot Springs, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bath County High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
464 Charger Lane
Hot Springs, VA 24445
(540) 839-2431
Hot Springs, VA 24445
(540) 839-2431
Gr: 8-12 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Valley Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
98 Panther Drive
Hot Springs, VA 24445
(540) 839-5395
Hot Springs, VA 24445
(540) 839-5395
Gr: PK-7 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Hot Springs, VA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hot Springs, VA include Bath County High School and Valley Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Hot Springs?
2 public middle schools are located in Hot Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Hot Springs?
Hot Springs public middle schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public middle schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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