Serving 370 students in grades 9-12, Middlesex High 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 ≥50% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 370 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Middlesex High's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Saluda, VA, encompassing approximately 210.8 square miles. The typical drive to the school is about 10-15 minutes, with an average distance of 6.8 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, reaching up to 19.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Middlesex High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Middlesex High School's student population of 370 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
370 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Middlesex High 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 Middlesex High School is 0.46, 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
#937 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)80-84%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70-74%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
8%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
72%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.4%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
4%
5%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Middlesex High School's ranking?
Middlesex High School is ranked #937 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Middlesex High School often compared to?
Middlesex High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mathews High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Middlesex High School?
The graduation rate of Middlesex High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 88.8%.
How many students attend Middlesex High School?
370 students attend Middlesex High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Middlesex High School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Middlesex High School?
Middlesex High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Middlesex High School offer ?
Middlesex High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Middlesex High School part of?
Middlesex High School is part of Middlesex County School District.
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