For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 803 students in 23860, VA.
The top-ranked public middle school in 23860, VA is Carter G. Woodson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 23860 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in 23860, VA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public middle school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23860, VA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carter G. Woodson Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Winston Churchill Drive
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804) 541-6404
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804) 541-6404
Gr: 6-8 | 803 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
23860, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Woodlawn Learning Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1100 Dinwiddie Ave
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804) 541-6414
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804) 541-6414
Gr: K-2
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 23860, VA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 23860, VA include Carter G. Woodson Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 23860?
1 public middle schools are located in 23860.
What is the racial composition of students in 23860?
23860 public middle schools minority enrollment is 81% 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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