For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,306 students in 24540, VA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 24540, VA are O. Trent Bonner Middle School, Westwood Middle School and R.i.s.e Academy At The John M. Langston Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 24540 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in 24540, VA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public middle school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 24540, VA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
O. Trent Bonner Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 Apollo Ave
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 799-6446
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 799-6446
Gr: 6-8 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
Westwood Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 Apollo Ave
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 797-8860
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 797-8860
Gr: 6-8 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
R.i.s.e Academy At The John M. Langston Campus
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1005 N. Main Street
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 799-5249
Danville, VA 24540
(434) 799-5249
Gr: 6-12 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 24540, VA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 24540, VA include O. Trent Bonner Middle School, Westwood Middle School and R.i.s.e Academy At The John M. Langston Campus.
How many public middle schools are located in 24540?
3 public middle schools are located in 24540.
What is the racial composition of students in 24540?
24540 public middle schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public middle schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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