Best 23517 Virginia Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,642 students in 23517, VA.

The top-ranked public middle schools in 23517, VA are Ghent K-8 and Blair Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public middle schools in zipcode 23517 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in 23517, VA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public middle school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).