For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,221 students in Clarke County, VA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Clarke County, VA are Johnson-williams Middle School and Robert E. Aylor Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clarke County, VA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in Clarke County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public middle school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Clarke County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Johnson-williams Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Swan Ave
Berryville, VA 22611
(540) 955-6160
Berryville, VA 22611
(540) 955-6160
Grades: 6-8
| 423 students
Rank: #22.
Robert E. Aylor Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
471 White Oak Road
White Post, VA 22663
(540) 869-3736
White Post, VA 22663
(540) 869-3736
Grades: 6-8
| 798 students
Clarke County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
317 W Main St
Berryville, VA 22611
(540) 955-6110
Berryville, VA 22611
(540) 955-6110
Grades: PK-2
| 251 students
White Post Detention Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
201 Ray Of Hope Ln
White Post, VA 22663
(540) 868-7026
White Post, VA 22663
(540) 868-7026
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Clarke County, VA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Clarke County, VA include Johnson-williams Middle School and Robert E. Aylor Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Clarke County?
2 public middle schools are located in Clarke County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clarke County?
Clarke County public middle schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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