For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,617 students in Charlottesville City, VA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Charlottesville City, VA are Leslie H. Walton Middle School, Community Lab School and Jackson P. Burley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Charlottesville City, VA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in Charlottesville City have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public middle school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Charlottesville City (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Leslie H. Walton Middle School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4217 Red Hill Rd
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 977-5615
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 977-5615
Grades: 6-8
| 328 students
Rank: #22.
Community Lab School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1200 Forest Street
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 296-3090
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 296-3090
Grades: 6-12
| 179 students
Rank: #33.
Jackson P. Burley Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
901 Rose Hill Drive
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 295-5101
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 295-5101
Grades: 6-8
| 551 students
Rank: #44.
Buford Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Cherry Avenue
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 245-2411
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 245-2411
Grades: 7-8
| 559 students
Charlottesville City Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Albemarle County Community Public Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1200 Forest Street
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 972-1607
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 972-1607
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Charlottesville Hosp. Ep. (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
2270 Ivy Road, Kluge Children'
Charlottesville, VA 22908
(434) 924-5437
Charlottesville, VA 22908
(434) 924-5437
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Charlottesville City, VA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Charlottesville City, VA include Leslie H. Walton Middle School, Community Lab School and Jackson P. Burley Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Charlottesville City?
4 public middle schools are located in Charlottesville City.
What is the racial composition of students in Charlottesville City?
Charlottesville City public middle schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Charlottesville City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Charlottesville City include: Jackson P. Burley Middle School vs. Leslie H. Walton Middle School, Leslie H. Walton Middle School vs. Jackson P. Burley Middle School, Community Lab School vs. Leslie H. Walton Middle School
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