For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 980 students in Powhatan County, VA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Powhatan County, VA is Powhatan Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Powhatan County, VA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in Powhatan County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public middle school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Powhatan County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Powhatan Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4135 Old Buckingham Road
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 362-2500
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 362-2500
Gr: 6-8 | 950 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Powhatan County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4290 Anderson Hwy.
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-5720
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-5720
Gr: 6 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Powhatan Voc. Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
1800 Judes Ferry Road
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-5714
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-5714
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Powhatan County, VA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Powhatan County, VA include Powhatan Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Powhatan County?
1 public middle schools are located in Powhatan County.
What is the racial composition of students in Powhatan County?
Powhatan County public middle schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public middle schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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