Serving 726 students in grades 6-8, J. Frank Hillyard Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 726 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: J. Frank Hillyard Middle serves the northern part of its school district in Broadway, VA, covering an area of approximately 371.5 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 14.4 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
J. Frank Hillyard Middle School's student population of 726 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
726 students
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
J. Frank Hillyard Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of J. Frank Hillyard Middle School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1344 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)59%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
22%
20%
Black
1%
21%
White
71%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.5%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is J. Frank Hillyard Middle School's ranking?
J. Frank Hillyard Middle School is ranked #1344 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend J. Frank Hillyard Middle School?
726 students attend J. Frank Hillyard Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of J. Frank Hillyard Middle School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of J. Frank Hillyard Middle School?
J. Frank Hillyard Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does J. Frank Hillyard Middle School offer ?
J. Frank Hillyard Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is J. Frank Hillyard Middle School part of?
J. Frank Hillyard Middle School is part of Rockingham County School District.
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