For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 854 students in Forest, VA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Forest, VA is Forest Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Forest, VA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in Forest have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public middle school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Forest, VA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Forest Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Ashwood Dr
Forest, VA 24551
(434) 525-6630
Forest, VA 24551
(434) 525-6630
Gr: 6-8 | 854 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Forest, VA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Forest, VA include Forest Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Forest?
1 public middle schools are located in Forest.
What is the racial composition of students in Forest?
Forest public middle schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public middle schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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