For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 5,485 students in Fredericksburg, VA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Fredericksburg, VA are Freedom Middle School, Donald B. Dixon-lyle R. Smith Middle School and T. Benton Gayle Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fredericksburg, VA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in Fredericksburg have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Virginia public middle school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Fredericksburg, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Freedom Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7315 Smith Station Rd.
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 548-1030
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 548-1030
Grades: 6-8
| 752 students
Rank: #22.
Donald B. Dixon-lyle R. Smith Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
503 Deacon Road
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540) 899-0860
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540) 899-0860
Grades: 6-8
| 877 students
Rank: #33.
T. Benton Gayle Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Panther Drive
Fredericksburg, VA 22406
(540) 373-0383
Fredericksburg, VA 22406
(540) 373-0383
Grades: 6-8
| 926 students
Rank: #44.
Chancellor Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6320 Harrison Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 786-8099
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 786-8099
Grades: 6-8
| 791 students
Rank: #55.
Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 Cambridge St
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540) 371-1415
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540) 371-1415
Grades: 6-8
| 600 students
Rank: #66.
Battlefield Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11120 Leavells Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 786-4400
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 786-4400
Grades: 6-8
| 765 students
Rank: #77.
Walker-grant Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
One Learning Lane
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 372-1145
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 372-1145
Grades: 6-8
| 774 students
Fredericksburg, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
200 Gunnery Rd.
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 372-1127
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 372-1127
Grades: PK
| 22 students
Spotsylvania Career Switcher Prog (Closed 2008)
Vocational School
8020 River Stone Dr
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 891-5112
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 891-5112
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Fredericksburg, VA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Fredericksburg, VA include Freedom Middle School, Donald B. Dixon-lyle R. Smith Middle School and T. Benton Gayle Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Fredericksburg?
7 public middle schools are located in Fredericksburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Fredericksburg?
Fredericksburg public middle schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Virginia public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Fredericksburg are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Fredericksburg include: Donald B. Dixon-lyle R. Smith Middle School vs. Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle School, Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle School vs. Donald B. Dixon-lyle R. Smith Middle School, Chancellor Middle School vs. Freedom Middle School
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