For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 261 students in New Castle, VA.
The top ranked public middle school in New Castle, VA is Craig County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Castle, VA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in New Castle have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public middle school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in New Castle, VA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Craig County High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
25239 Craigs Creek Road, Hwy 6
New Castle, VA 24127
(540) 864-5185
New Castle, VA 24127
(540) 864-5185
Gr: 6-12 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in New Castle, VA?
The top ranked public middle schools in New Castle, VA include Craig County High School.
How many public middle schools are located in New Castle?
1 public middle schools are located in New Castle.
What is the racial composition of students in New Castle?
New Castle public middle schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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