For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 1,515 students in the neighborhood of South Richmond, Richmond, VA.
The top-ranked public middle school in South Richmond is River City Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Richmond, Richmond, VA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public middle school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of South Richmond, Richmond, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
River City Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6300 Hull Street Rd
Richmond, VA 23224
(804) 272-7554
Richmond, VA 23224
(804) 272-7554
Gr: 6-8 | 1,150 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of South Richmond, Richmond, VA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of South Richmond, Richmond, VA include River City Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of South Richmond, Richmond?
1 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of South Richmond, Richmond.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Richmond, Richmond?
the neighborhood of South Richmond, Richmond public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public middle schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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