For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 287 students in Pennington Gap, VA.
The top ranked public middle school in Pennington Gap, VA is Pennington Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pennington Gap, VA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in Pennington Gap have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public middle school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Pennington Gap, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pennington Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
121 Bobcat Circle
Pennington Gap, VA 24277
(276) 546-1453
Pennington Gap, VA 24277
(276) 546-1453
Grades: 5-7
| 287 students
Pennington Gap, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
201 Middle School Dr
Pennington Gap, VA 24277
(276) 546-1453
Pennington Gap, VA 24277
(276) 546-1453
Grades: 6-8
| 332 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Pennington Gap, VA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Pennington Gap, VA include Pennington Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Pennington Gap?
1 public middle schools are located in Pennington Gap.
What is the racial composition of students in Pennington Gap?
Pennington Gap public middle schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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