For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 7,073 students in Leesburg, VA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Leesburg, VA are Belmont Ridge Middle School, Heritage High School and Tuscarora High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Leesburg, VA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in Leesburg have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public middle school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Leesburg, VA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Belmont Ridge Middle School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19045 Upper Belmont Place
Leesburg, VA 20176
(571) 252-2220
Leesburg, VA 20176
(571) 252-2220
Gr: 6-8 | 1,071 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Heritage High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
520 Evergreen Mill Rd. Se
Leesburg, VA 20175
(571) 252-2800
Leesburg, VA 20175
(571) 252-2800
Gr: PK-12 | 1,475 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Tuscarora High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
801 North King Street
Leesburg, VA 20176
(571) 252-1900
Leesburg, VA 20176
(571) 252-1900
Gr: PK-12 | 1,377 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
J. Lupton Simpson Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
490 Evergreen Mill Rd Se
Leesburg, VA 20175
(571) 252-2840
Leesburg, VA 20175
(571) 252-2840
Gr: 6-8 | 874 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
Harper Park Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
701 Potomac Station Dr Ne
Leesburg, VA 20176
(571) 252-2820
Leesburg, VA 20176
(571) 252-2820
Gr: 6-8 | 858 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #66.
Smart's Mill Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
850 N. King St.
Leesburg, VA 20176
(571) 252-2030
Leesburg, VA 20176
(571) 252-2030
Gr: 6-8 | 885 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: n/an/a
41480 Steeplechase Loop Drive
Leesburg, VA 20175
(571) 367-4250
Leesburg, VA 20175
(571) 367-4250
Gr: 6-7 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Leesburg, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Academy Of Engineering And Technology (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
801 N King Street
Leesburg, VA 20176
(571) 252-1018
Leesburg, VA 20176
(571) 252-1018
Monroe Technology Center (Closed 2008)
Vocational School
715 Childrens Ctr Rd Sw
Leesburg, VA 20175
(571) 252-2080
Leesburg, VA 20175
(571) 252-2080
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Leesburg, VA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Leesburg, VA include Belmont Ridge Middle School, Heritage High School and Tuscarora High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Leesburg?
7 public middle schools are located in Leesburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Leesburg?
Leesburg public middle schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public middle schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Leesburg are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Leesburg include: J. Lupton Simpson Middle School vs. Smart's Mill Middle School, Smart's Mill Middle School vs. J. Lupton Simpson Middle School, Harper Park Middle School vs. Belmont Ridge Middle School
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