For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 526 students in 23702, VA.
The top-ranked public middle school in 23702, VA is Cradock Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 23702 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in 23702, VA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public middle school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23702, VA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cradock Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
21 Alden Ave
Portsmouth, VA 23702
(757) 393-8788
Portsmouth, VA 23702
(757) 393-8788
Gr: 7-8 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
23702, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cradock Technical & Career Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
4300 George Washington Highway
Portsmouth, VA 23702
(757) 393-8117
Portsmouth, VA 23702
(757) 393-8117
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 23702, VA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 23702, VA include Cradock Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 23702?
1 public middle schools are located in 23702.
What is the racial composition of students in 23702?
23702 public middle schools minority enrollment is 93% 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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