For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,226 students in Middlesex County, VA (there are 1 private school, serving 210 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Middlesex County, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in Middlesex County, VA are Middlesex High School, St. Clare Walker Middle School and Middlesex Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Middlesex County, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Middlesex County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Middlesex County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Middlesex High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
454 General Puller Highway
Saluda, VA 23149
(804) 758-2132
Saluda, VA 23149
(804) 758-2132
Gr: 9-12 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
St. Clare Walker Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6814 General Puller Highway
Locust Hill, VA 23092
(804) 758-2561
Locust Hill, VA 23092
(804) 758-2561
Gr: 6-8 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Middlesex Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
823 Philpot Rd.
Locust Hill, VA 23092
(804) 758-2496
Locust Hill, VA 23092
(804) 758-2496
Gr: PK-5 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Middlesex County, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in Middlesex County, VA include Middlesex High School, St. Clare Walker Middle School and Middlesex Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Middlesex County?
3 public schools are located in Middlesex County.
What percentage of students in Middlesex County go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Middlesex County are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Middlesex County?
Middlesex County public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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