Serving 984 students in grades 6-8, King's Fork 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 33% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (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 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 984 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
King's Fork Middle School's student population of 984 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
984 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
King's Fork Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of King's Fork Middle School is 0.52, 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
#1408 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)33%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)61%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)48%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
7%
19%
Black
67%
22%
White
18%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is King's Fork Middle School's ranking?
King's Fork Middle School is ranked #1408 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are King's Fork Middle School often compared to?
King's Fork Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John F. Kennedy Middle School, Forest Glen Middle School, John Yeates Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend King's Fork Middle School?
984 students attend King's Fork Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of King's Fork Middle School students are Black, 18% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of King's Fork Middle School?
King's Fork Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does King's Fork Middle School offer ?
King's Fork Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is King's Fork Middle School part of?
King's Fork Middle School is part of Suffolk City School District.
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