For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,957 students in Radford City, VA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Radford City, VA are Indian Valley Elementary School and John N. Dalton Intermediate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Radford City, VA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in Radford City have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% 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 Radford City (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Indian Valley Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4130 Indian Valley Rd Nw
Radford, VA 24141
(540) 745-9420
Radford, VA 24141
(540) 745-9420
Gr: K-7 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
John N. Dalton Intermediate
(Math: 72% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
60 Dalton Dr
Radford, VA 24141
(540) 731-3651
Radford, VA 24141
(540) 731-3651
Gr: 7-8 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
1612 Wadsworth Street
Radford, VA 24141
(540) 731-3647
Radford, VA 24141
(540) 731-3647
Gr: K-12 | 1,694 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Radford City, VA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Radford City, VA include Indian Valley Elementary School and John N. Dalton Intermediate.
How many public middle schools are located in Radford City?
3 public middle schools are located in Radford City.
What is the racial composition of students in Radford City?
Radford City public middle schools minority enrollment is 42% 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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