For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,703 students in 23517, VA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 23517, VA are Ghent School and Blair Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 23517 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in 23517, VA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public middle school average of 52% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23517, VA Public Middle Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ghent School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Shirley Ave
Norfolk, VA 23517
(757) 628-2565
Norfolk, VA 23517
(757) 628-2565
Grades: K-8
| 486 students
Rank: #22.
Blair Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
730 Spotswood Ave
Norfolk, VA 23517
(757) 628-2400
Norfolk, VA 23517
(757) 628-2400
Grades: 6-8
| 1,217 students
23517, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Norfolk Skills Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
922 W 21st St
Norfolk, VA 23517
(757) 628-3300
Norfolk, VA 23517
(757) 628-3300
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 23517, VA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 23517, VA include Ghent School and Blair Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 23517, VA?
2 public middle schools are located in 23517, VA.
What is the racial composition of students in 23517, VA?
23517, VA public middle schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public middle schools average of 52% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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