For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 1,012 students in Reston, VA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Reston, VA is Hughes Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Reston, VA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in Reston have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public middle school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Reston, VA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hughes Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11401 Ridge Heights Rd
Reston, VA 20191
(703) 715-3600
Reston, VA 20191
(703) 715-3600
Gr: 7-8 | 1,012 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Reston, VA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Reston, VA include Hughes Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Reston?
1 public middle schools are located in Reston.
What is the racial composition of students in Reston?
Reston public middle schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public middle schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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