For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 2,334 students in Chester, VA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Chester, VA are Elizabeth Davis Middle School and Carver Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chester, VA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in Chester have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public middle school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Chester, VA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elizabeth Davis Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 Corvus Court
Chester, VA 23836
(804) 541-4700
Chester, VA 23836
(804) 541-4700
Gr: 6-8 | 1,364 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Carver Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3800 Cougar Trail
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 524-3620
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 524-3620
Gr: 6-8 | 970 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Chester, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Chester, VA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Chester, VA include Elizabeth Davis Middle School and Carver Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Chester?
2 public middle schools are located in Chester.
What is the racial composition of students in Chester?
Chester public middle schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public middle schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Chester are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Chester include: Carver Middle School vs. Elizabeth Davis Middle School, Elizabeth Davis Middle School vs. Carver Middle School
Recent Articles
When Your Child Gets a Teacher You Didn't Request
Learn what parents can do when a child is assigned to an unexpected teacher, including when to wait, communicate, document concerns, request support, and seek reassignment appropriately.
Before Accepting a Public School Seat: 15 Checks
Before accepting a public school seat, parents should verify enrollment terms, transportation, staffing, academics, safety, support services, schedules, attendance rules, extracurriculars, costs, and long-term placement details carefully.
Will This Public School Offer the Same Programs Next Year?
Learn how parents can determine whether public school programs will continue next year by checking budgets, enrollment, staffing, board documents, grants, course schedules, and district priorities before enrolling.