For the 2025 school year, there are 16 blue ribbon public middle schools serving 9,529 students in Virginia.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Virginia are Old Donation School, Williamsburg Middle School and St. Paul Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Virginia blue ribbon public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 88% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public middle school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Middle Schools in Virginia (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Old Donation School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4633 Honeygrove Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 648-3240
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 648-3240
Gr: 2-8 | 1,345 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Williamsburg Middle School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3600 N Harrison St
Arlington, VA 22207
(703) 228-5450
Arlington, VA 22207
(703) 228-5450
Gr: 6-8 | 855 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
St. Paul Elementary School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3200 Deacon Drive
Saint Paul, VA 24283
(276) 762-5941
Saint Paul, VA 24283
(276) 762-5941
Gr: PK-8 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Mary G. Porter Traditional
Magnet School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
15311 Forest Grove Drive
Woodbridge, VA 22191
(703) 580-6501
Woodbridge, VA 22191
(703) 580-6501
Gr: 1-8 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #55.
Central Academy Middle School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
367 Poor Farm Rd
Fincastle, VA 24090
(540) 473-8333
Fincastle, VA 24090
(540) 473-8333
Gr: 6-8 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1819 Nickerson Blvd
Hampton, VA 23663
(757) 850-7900
Hampton, VA 23663
(757) 850-7900
Gr: 6-8 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #77.
Great Neck Middle School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1848 North Great Neck Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
(757) 648-4550
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
(757) 648-4550
Gr: 6-8 | 1,059 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #88.
Elydale Middle School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
128 Elydale Road
Ewing, VA 24248
(276) 445-4439
Ewing, VA 24248
(276) 445-4439
Gr: 5-7 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #99.
Coeburn Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
518 Centre Ave Ne
Coeburn, VA 24230
(276) 395-2135
Coeburn, VA 24230
(276) 395-2135
Gr: 5-8 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1010.
Rodney E. Thompson Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
75 Walpole St
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 658-6420
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 658-6420
Gr: 6-8 | 1,030 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1111.
West Point Middle/high
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2700 Mattaponi Ave
West Point, VA 23181
(804) 843-3630
West Point, VA 23181
(804) 843-3630
Gr: 6-12 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1212.
Pocahontas Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12000 Three Chopt Rd
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 364-0830
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 364-0830
Gr: 6-8 | 834 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1313.
Gate City Middle School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
170 Harry Fry Drive
Gate City, VA 24251
(276) 386-6065
Gate City, VA 24251
(276) 386-6065
Gr: 7-8 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1414.
Meadows Of Dan Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3003 Jeb Stuart Hwy
Meadows Of Dan, VA 24120
(276) 952-2424
Meadows Of Dan, VA 24120
(276) 952-2424
Gr: PK-7 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1515.
Rye Cove Intermediate
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
158 Memorial School Lane
Duffield, VA 24244
(276) 940-2322
Duffield, VA 24244
(276) 940-2322
Gr: 5-7 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1616.
Park View Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 75% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
365 Dockery Road
South Hill, VA 23970
(434) 447-3761
South Hill, VA 23970
(434) 447-3761
Gr: 6-8 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Virginia?
The top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Virginia include Old Donation School, Williamsburg Middle School and St. Paul Elementary School.
How many blue ribbon public middle schools are located in Virginia?
16 blue ribbon public middle schools are located in Virginia.
What is the racial composition of students in Virginia?
Virginia blue ribbon public middle schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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