For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,486 students in Washington County, VA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Washington County, VA are E.b. Stanley Middle School, Wallace Middle School and Damascus Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, VA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 86% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public middle school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Washington County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
E.b. Stanley Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
297 Stanley St
Abingdon, VA 24210
(276) 739-3300
Abingdon, VA 24210
(276) 739-3300
Grades: 6-8
| 664 students
Rank: #22.
Wallace Middle School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13077 Wallace Pike
Bristol, VA 24202
(276) 642-5400
Bristol, VA 24202
(276) 642-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 427 students
Rank: #33.
Damascus Middle School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
32101 Government Rd
Damascus, VA 24236
(276) 739-4100
Damascus, VA 24236
(276) 739-4100
Grades: 6-8
| 162 students
Rank: #44.
Glade Spring Middle School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
33474 Stage Coach Rd
Glade Spring, VA 24340
(276) 739-3800
Glade Spring, VA 24340
(276) 739-3800
Grades: 6-8
| 233 students
Washington County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Career & Technical Education Center (Closed 2016)
Vocational School
850 Thompson Dr
Abingdon, VA 24210
(276) 739-3140
Abingdon, VA 24210
(276) 739-3140
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Washington County, VA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Washington County, VA include E.b. Stanley Middle School, Wallace Middle School and Damascus Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Washington County?
4 public middle schools are located in Washington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?
Washington County public middle schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Washington County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Washington County include: Glade Spring Middle School vs. E.b. Stanley Middle School, E.b. Stanley Middle School vs. Glade Spring Middle School, Damascus Middle School vs. Glade Spring Middle School
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