For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 681 students in 23502, VA.
The top-ranked public middle school in 23502, VA is Lake Taylor. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 23502 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in 23502, VA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public middle school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23502, VA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Taylor
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1380 Kempsville Rd
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-3230
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-3230
Gr: K-8 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
23502, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1132 Wade St
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-3260
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-3260
Gr: PK-2 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
5523 Pebble Lane
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-3280
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-3280
Gr: PK-2 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Southeastern Coop Ed Pgm (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
6160 Kempsville Cr., Suite 300
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-6100
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-6100
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 23502, VA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 23502, VA include Lake Taylor.
How many public middle schools are located in 23502?
1 public middle schools are located in 23502.
What is the racial composition of students in 23502?
23502 public middle schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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