Best 24504 Virginia Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 533 students in 24504, VA.
The top-ranked public middle school in 24504, VA is Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle For Innovation. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 24504 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in 24504, VA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public middle school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 24504, VA Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle For Innovation
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 1208 Polk St
Lynchburg, VA 24504
(434) 515-5310
Gr: 6-8 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 69%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 24504, VA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 24504, VA include Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle For Innovation.
How many public middle schools are located in 24504?
1 public middle schools are located in 24504.
What is the racial composition of students in 24504?
24504 public middle schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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