For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 370 students in Saluda, VA.
The top-ranked public school in Saluda, VA is Middlesex High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saluda, VA public school have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Saluda have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Saluda, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Middlesex High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
454 General Puller Highway
Saluda, VA 23149
(804) 758-2132
Saluda, VA 23149
(804) 758-2132
Gr: 9-12 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Saluda, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in Saluda, VA include Middlesex High School.
How many public schools are located in Saluda?
1 public schools are located in Saluda.
What is the racial composition of students in Saluda?
Saluda public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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