For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,297 students in 23223, VA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 23223, VA are Franklin Military Academy, Fairfield Middle School and Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 23223 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in 23223, VA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public middle school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23223, VA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Franklin Military Academy
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
701 North 37th Street
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-8526
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-8526
Gr: 6-12 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
Fairfield Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5121 Nine Mile Rd
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 328-4020
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 328-4020
Gr: 6-8 | 936 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Mosby St
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-8011
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-8011
Gr: 6-8 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
3820 Nine Mile Road
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 305-9263
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 305-9263
Gr: K-12 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 23223, VA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 23223, VA include Franklin Military Academy, Fairfield Middle School and Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 23223?
4 public middle schools are located in 23223.
What is the racial composition of students in 23223?
23223 public middle schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public middle schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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