For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 437 students in Emporia City, VA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Emporia City, VA is Edward W. Wyatt Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Emporia City, VA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in Emporia City have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% 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 Emporia City (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Edward W. Wyatt Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
206 Slagles Lake Rd
Emporia, VA 23847
(434) 634-5159
Emporia, VA 23847
(434) 634-5159
Gr: 6-8 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Emporia City Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
515 Belfield Rd
Emporia, VA 23847
(434) 634-5566
Emporia, VA 23847
(434) 634-5566
Gr: 5 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Zion Alternative Ed High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1314 Lowground Rd
Emporia, VA 23847
(434) 634-4400
Emporia, VA 23847
(434) 634-4400
Gr: 6-8 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Emporia City, VA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Emporia City, VA include Edward W. Wyatt Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Emporia City?
1 public middle schools are located in Emporia City.
What is the racial composition of students in Emporia City?
Emporia City public middle schools minority enrollment is 85% 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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