For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 245 students in Mathews, VA.
The top ranked public middle school in Mathews, VA is Thomas Hunter Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mathews, VA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in Mathews have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public middle school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Mathews, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thomas Hunter Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Rt 611 387 Church St
Mathews, VA 23109
(804) 725-2434
Mathews, VA 23109
(804) 725-2434
Gr: 5-8 | 245 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Mathews, VA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Mathews, VA include Thomas Hunter Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Mathews?
1 public middle schools are located in Mathews.
What is the racial composition of students in Mathews?
Mathews public middle schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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