For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 4,529 students in Spotsylvania, VA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Spotsylvania, VA are Ni River Middle School, Spotsylvania High School and Spotsylvania Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Spotsylvania, VA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in Spotsylvania have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public middle school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Spotsylvania, VA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ni River Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11632 Catharpin Rd
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
(540) 785-3990
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
(540) 785-3990
Gr: 6-8 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Spotsylvania High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6975 Courthouse Rd
Spotsylvania, VA 22551
(540) 582-3882
Spotsylvania, VA 22551
(540) 582-3882
Gr: PK-12 | 1,394 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Spotsylvania Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8801 Courthouse Rd
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
(540) 582-6341
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
(540) 582-6341
Gr: 6-8 | 1,009 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #44.
Post Oak Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6959 Courthouse Rd
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
(540) 582-7517
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
(540) 582-7517
Gr: 6-8 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #55.
Thornburg Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6929 N Roxbury Mill Rd
Spotsylvania, VA 22551
(540) 582-7600
Spotsylvania, VA 22551
(540) 582-7600
Gr: 6-8 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Spotsylvania, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Regional High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
6717 Smith Station Rd.
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
(540) 373-4945
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
(540) 373-4945
Gr: 8-12 | 20 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Spotsylvania, VA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Spotsylvania, VA include Ni River Middle School, Spotsylvania High School and Spotsylvania Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Spotsylvania?
5 public middle schools are located in Spotsylvania.
What is the racial composition of students in Spotsylvania?
Spotsylvania public middle schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public middle schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Spotsylvania are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Spotsylvania include: Post Oak Middle School vs. Thornburg Middle School, Thornburg Middle School vs. Post Oak Middle School
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