For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 719 students in the neighborhood of Lakewood, Norfolk, VA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Lakewood is Academy For Discovery At Lakewood. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Lakewood, Norfolk, VA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public middle school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Lakewood, Norfolk, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Academy For Discovery At Lakewood
(Math: 81% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1701 Alsace Ave
Norfolk, VA 23509
(757) 628-2477
Norfolk, VA 23509
(757) 628-2477
Gr: 3-8 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Lakewood, Norfolk, VA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Lakewood, Norfolk, VA include Academy For Discovery At Lakewood.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Lakewood, Norfolk?
1 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Lakewood, Norfolk.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Lakewood, Norfolk?
the neighborhood of Lakewood, Norfolk public middle schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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