For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 431 students in the neighborhood of North Side, Richmond, VA.
The top-ranked public middle school in North Side is Thomas H. Henderson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of North Side, Richmond, VA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public middle school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of North Side, Richmond, VA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thomas H. Henderson Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4319 Old Brook Rd
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 780-8288
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 780-8288
Gr: 6-8 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of North Side, Richmond, VA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of North Side, Richmond, VA include Thomas H. Henderson Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of North Side, Richmond?
1 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of North Side, Richmond.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of North Side, Richmond?
the neighborhood of North Side, Richmond public middle schools minority enrollment is 95% 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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