The average public middle school in Virgin Islands has approximately 510 students (2026-27).
The public middle schools with the largest student enrollments are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The largest public middle school in Virgin Islands (by enrollment) is Lockhart Elementary School, with 904 students.
# Students Range: 238
904
Avg. # Students: 510
Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Public School
Showing 2014–2023. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
| Year | Virgin Islands (VI) Average | National Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 484 | 461 |
| 2022 | 487 | 462 |
| 2021 | 500 | 466 |
| 2020 | 496 | 478 |
| 2019 | 429 | 478 |
| 2018 | 403 | 482 |
| 2017 | 489 | 482 |
| 2016 | 511 | 484 |
| 2015 | 491 | 487 |
| 2014 | 498 | 521 |
| 2013 | 506 | 519 |
| 2012 | 524 | 517 |
| 2011 | 500 | 514 |
| 2010 | 497 | 513 |
| 2009 | 493 | 514 |
| 2008 | 482 | 513 |
| 1998 | 632 | 528 |
| 1997 | 654 | 529 |
| 1996 | 673 | 527 |
| 1995 | 713 | 523 |
| 1994 | 711 | 520 |
| 1993 | 694 | 516 |
| 1992 | 677 | 509 |
| 1991 | 654 | 500 |
| 1990 | 641 | 496 |
| 1989 | 706 | 496 |
| 1988 | 727 | 493 |
| 1987 | 730 | 495 |
Largest Virgin Islands Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
# Students
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Lockhart Elementary School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Students: 904
Grades: K-8
41 Estate Thomas
St Thomas, VI 00802
(340) 775-0820
St Thomas, VI 00802
(340) 775-0820
Rank: #22.
Eulalie Rivera
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 631
Grades: PK-8
Route 1 Grove Place
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 692-2121
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 692-2121
Rank: #33.
Bertha C. Boschulte Middle School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Students: 595
Grades: 6-8
9 1 And 12a Bovoni
St Thomas, VI 00802
(340) 775-4222
St Thomas, VI 00802
(340) 775-4222
Rank: #44.
John H. Woodson Junior High School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 461
Grades: 7-8
Rural Route 1 Kingshill
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 778-2710
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 778-2710
Rank: #55.
Pearl B. Larsen
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Students: 448
Grades: PK-8
Estate St Peters
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 773-3070
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 773-3070
Rank: #66.
Juanita Gardine
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Students: 296
Grades: PK-8
Estate Richmond
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 773-0050
Christiansted, VI 00820
(340) 773-0050
Rank: #77.
Julius E. Sprauve School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Students: 238
Grades: PK-8
14 18 Estate Enighed
St Thomas, VI 00802
(340) 776-6336
St Thomas, VI 00802
(340) 776-6336
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Virgin Islands average public middle schools student size?
The Virgin Islands average public middle schools student size is 510 for 2026-27.
What are the public middle schools with the largest student size in Virgin Islands?
The best top-ranked public middle schools in Virgin Islands include Lockhart Elementary School, Eulalie Rivera and Bertha C. Boschulte Middle School.
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