For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,642 students in 23517, VA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 23517, VA are Ghent K-8 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 48% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), 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 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public middle school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23517, VA Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ghent K-8
(Math: 77% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Shirley Ave
Norfolk, VA 23517
(757) 628-2565
Norfolk, VA 23517
(757) 628-2565
Gr: K-8 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Blair Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
730 Spotswood Ave
Norfolk, VA 23517
(757) 628-2400
Norfolk, VA 23517
(757) 628-2400
Gr: 6-8 | 1,141 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
23517, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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 K-8 and Blair Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 23517?
2 public middle schools are located in 23517.
What is the racial composition of students in 23517?
23517 public middle schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public middle schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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