Best 24450 Virginia Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 639 students in 24450, VA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 24450, VA are Lylburn Downing Middle School and Maury River Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 24450 have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in 24450, VA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public middle school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 24450, VA Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lylburn Downing Middle School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
302 Diamond St
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-3532
Gr: 6-8 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Maury River Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Waddell St
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-3129
Gr: 6-8 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
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24450, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2893 Collierstown Rd
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-4459
Gr: PK-5

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 24450, VA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 24450, VA include Lylburn Downing Middle School and Maury River Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 24450?
2 public middle schools are located in 24450.
What is the racial composition of students in 24450?
24450 public middle schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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