For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 530 students in 23851, VA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 23851, VA are Franklin High School and Joseph P. King Jr. Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 23851 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in 23851, VA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public middle school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23851, VA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Franklin High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
310 Crescent Drive
Franklin, VA 23851
(757) 562-5187
Franklin, VA 23851
(757) 562-5187
Gr: 8-12 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
Joseph P. King Jr. Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
501 Charles Street
Franklin, VA 23851
(757) 562-4631
Franklin, VA 23851
(757) 562-4631
Gr: 6-7 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 23851, VA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 23851, VA include Franklin High School and Joseph P. King Jr. Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 23851?
2 public middle schools are located in 23851.
What is the racial composition of students in 23851?
23851 public middle schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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