For the 2025 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, Middlesex Elementary School and St. Clare Walker Middle 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 44% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), 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 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Middlesex County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Middlesex High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
454 General Puller Highway
Saluda, VA 23149
(804) 758-2132
Saluda, VA 23149
(804) 758-2132
Grades: 9-12
| 356 students
Rank: #22.
Middlesex Elementary School
(Math: 40% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 600 students
Rank: #33.
St. Clare Walker Middle School
(Math: 33% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 270 students
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, Middlesex Elementary School and St. Clare Walker Middle 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 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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