For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 846 students in 23601, VA.
The top-ranked public middle school in 23601, VA is Homer L. Hines Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 23601 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in 23601, VA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public middle school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23601, VA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Homer L. Hines Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
561 Mclawhorne Dr
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 591-4878
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 591-4878
Gr: 6-8 | 846 students Minority enrollment: 84%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 23601, VA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 23601, VA include Homer L. Hines Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 23601?
1 public middle schools are located in 23601.
What is the racial composition of students in 23601?
23601 public middle schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public middle schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Recent Articles
Media Literacy as a Core Skill: How to Tell if a School Teaches It Well
Learn how to evaluate whether a public school teaches media literacy effectively, from fact-checking and source evaluation to digital citizenship and critical thinking.
Screen Time, Paper Learning, and the New Back-to-Basics Debate
Explore why some public schools are reducing screen time, bringing back paper learning, and rethinking the balance between technology and traditional instruction.
Student Data, AI Tools, and Privacy: Questions to Ask Your District
Learn how public schools use AI, protect student data, and the key privacy questions every parent should ask their school district in 2026.