Top 10 Best Virginia Magnet Public Middle Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 43 magnet public middle schools serving 53,102 students in Virginia.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public middle schools in Virginia are Old Donation School, Longfellow Middle School and Cooper Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Virginia magnet public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Virginia public middle school average of 52% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Virginia Magnet Public Middle Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Old Donation School
Magnet School
Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥99%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4633 Honeygrove Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 648-3240
Grades: 2-8
| 1,304 students
Rank: #22.
Longfellow Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 87% | Reading: 93%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2000 Westmoreland St
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 533-2600
Grades: 7-8
| 1,267 students
Rank: #33.
Cooper Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 84% | Reading: 94%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
977 Balls Hill Rd
Mc Lean, VA 22101
(703) 442-5800
Grades: 7-8
| 1,001 students
Rank: #44.
Carson Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 85% | Reading: 92%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
13618 Mclearen Rd
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 925-3600
Grades: 7-8
| 1,446 students
Rank: #55.
Mary G. Porter Traditional
Magnet School
Math: 84% | Reading: 89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
15311 Forest Grove Drive
Woodbridge, VA 22191
(703) 580-6501
Grades: 1-8
| 669 students
Rank: #66.
Lake Braddock Secondary
Magnet School
Math: 81% | Reading: 89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9200 Burke Lake Rd
Burke, VA 22015
(703) 426-1000
Grades: 7-12
| 4,368 students
Rank: #77.
Irving Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 71% | Reading: 87%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8100 Old Keene Mill Rd
Springfield, VA 22152
(703) 912-4500
Grades: 7-8
| 1,223 students
Rank: #88.
Robinson Secondary
Magnet School
Math: 67% | Reading: 87%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5035 Sideburn Rd
Fairfax, VA 22032
(703) 426-2100
Grades: 7-12
| 3,693 students
Rank: #99.
Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 70% | Reading: 82%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1819 Nickerson Blvd
Hampton, VA 23663
(757) 850-7900
Grades: 6-8
| 635 students
Rank: #1010.
Queens Lake Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 67% | Reading: 82%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
124 W Queens Dr
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 220-4080
Grades: 6-8
| 540 students
Rank: #1111.
Pennington Traditional
Magnet School
Math: 65% | Reading: 85%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9305 Stonewall Rd.
Manassas, VA 20110
(703) 369-6644
Grades: 1-8
| 648 students
Rank: #1212.
The Nokesville School
Magnet School
Math: 68% | Reading: 80%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12375 Aden Road
Nokesville, VA 20181
(571) 781-3040
Grades: PK-8
| 1,131 students
Rank: #1313.
Ronald Wilson Reagan Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 55% | Reading: 90%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
15801 Tanning House Place
Haymarket, VA 20169
(571) 402-3500
Grades: 6-8
| 1,386 students
Rank: #1414.
Gainesville Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 58% | Reading: 84%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8001 Limestone Dr
Gainesville, VA 20155
(703) 753-2997
Grades: 6-8
| 1,396 students
Rank: #1515.
E.h. Marsteller Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 54% | Reading: 84%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
14000 Sudley Manor Dr
Bristow, VA 20136
(703) 393-7608
Grades: 6-8
| 1,200 students
Rank: #1616.
Bull Run Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 62% | Reading: 75%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6308 Catharpin Rd.
Gainesville, VA 20155
(703) 753-9969
Grades: 6-8
| 1,107 students
Rank: #1717.
Louise A. Benton Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 53% | Reading: 81%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7411 Hoadly Rd
Manassas, VA 20112
(703) 791-0727
Grades: 6-8
| 1,392 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Lake Ridge Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 56% | Reading: 78%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12350 Mohican Rd
Woodbridge, VA 22192
(703) 494-5154
Grades: 6-8
| 1,422 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Twain Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 56% | Reading: 78%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4700 Franconia Rd
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 313-3700
Grades: 7-8
| 1,012 students
Rank: #2020.
B.t. Washington Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 55% | Reading: 78%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3700 Chestnut Ave
Newport News, VA 23607
(757) 928-6860
Grades: 6-8
| 416 students
Rank: #2121.
Hughes Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 56% | Reading: 75%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11401 Ridge Heights Rd
Reston, VA 20191
(703) 715-3600
Grades: 7-8
| 973 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Sandburg Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 52% | Reading: 75%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8428 Fort Hunt Rd
Alexandria, VA 22308
(703) 799-6100
Grades: 7-8
| 1,520 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Stone Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 52% | Reading: 75%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5500 Sully Park Dr.
Centreville, VA 20120
(703) 631-5500
Grades: 7-8
| 697 students
Rank: #2424.
Rippon Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 52% | Reading: 73%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
15101 Blackburn Rd
Woodbridge, VA 22191
(703) 491-2171
Grades: 6-8
| 1,195 students
Rank: #2525.
Hayfield Secondary
Magnet School
Math: 49% | Reading: 76%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
13618 Mclearen Rd
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 924-7400
Grades: 7-12
| 3,093 students
Rank: #2626.
Herbert J. Saunders Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 43% | Reading: 78%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
13557 Spriggs Rd
Manassas, VA 20112
(703) 670-9188
Grades: 6-8
| 1,191 students
Rank: #2727.
Woodbridge Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 52% | Reading: 70%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2201 York Dr
Woodbridge, VA 22191
(703) 494-3181
Grades: 6-8
| 1,034 students
Rank: #2828.
Central High School
Magnet School
Math: 46% | Reading: 66%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1147 Susan Avenue
Woodstock, VA 22664
(540) 459-2161
Grades: 8-12
| 760 students
Rank: #2929.
Achievable Dream Middle/high
Magnet School
Math: 37% | Reading: 70%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5720 Marshall Ave.
Newport News, VA 23605
(757) 283-7820
Grades: 6-12
| 505 students
Rank: #3030.
Graham Park Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 40% | Reading: 68%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3613 Graham Park Rd
Triangle, VA 22172
(703) 221-2118
Grades: 6-8
| 724 students
Rank: #3131.
Paul Laurence Dunbar Mid. For Innov.
Magnet School
Math: 37% | Reading: 66%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 1208 Polk St
Lynchburg, VA 24504
(434) 515-5310
Grades: 6-8
| 554 students
Rank: #3232.
Herndon Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 39% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
901 Locust St
Herndon, VA 20170
(703) 904-4800
Grades: 7-8
| 1,074 students
Rank: #3333.
Stuart M. Beville Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 30% | Reading: 64%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4901 Dale Blvd
Woodbridge, VA 22193
(703) 878-2593
Grades: 6-8
| 1,097 students
Rank: #3434.
Potomac Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 35% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3130 Panther Pride Drive
Dumfries, VA 22026
(703) 221-4996
Grades: 6-8
| 902 students
Rank: #3535.
Glasgow Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 39% | Reading: 56%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4101 Fairfax Pkwy
Alexandria, VA 22312
(703) 813-8700
Grades: 6-8
| 1,838 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked magnet public middle schools in Virginia?
The top ranked magnet public middle schools in Virginia include Old Donation School, Longfellow Middle School and Cooper Middle School.
How many magnet public middle schools are located in Virginia?
43 magnet public middle schools are located in Virginia.
What is the racial composition of students in Virginia?
Virginia magnet public middle schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Virginia public middle schools average of 52% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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