For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 668 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 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public middle school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 24450, VA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lylburn Downing Middle School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
302 Diamond St
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-3532
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-3532
Gr: 6-8 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Maury River Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 Waddell St
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-3129
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 463-3129
Gr: 6-8 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public middle schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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