Top Rankings
Middlesex County Public Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,226 students in Middlesex County Public Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Middlesex County Public Schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,139 Schools
# Students
1,226 Students
1,257,026 Students
# Teachers
104 Teachers
92,134 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Middlesex County Public Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 132 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#96 out of 132 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)59%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50%
59%
Graduation Rate
92%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
8%
% Hispanic
7%
19%
% Black
17%
22%
% White
68%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,512 is higher than the state median of $15,509. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,574 is higher than the state median of $15,264. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,512
$15,509
Spending / Student
$15,574
$15,264
Best Middlesex County Public Schools Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Middlesex High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
454 General Puller Highway
Saluda, VA 23149
(804) 758-2132
Saluda, VA 23149
(804) 758-2132
Gr: 9-12 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
St. Clare Walker Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6814 General Puller Highway
Locust Hill, VA 23092
(804) 758-2561
Locust Hill, VA 23092
(804) 758-2561
Gr: 6-8 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Middlesex Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
823 Philpot Rd.
Locust Hill, VA 23092
(804) 758-2496
Locust Hill, VA 23092
(804) 758-2496
Gr: PK-5 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Middlesex County Public Schools?
Middlesex County Public Schools manages 3 public schools serving 1,226 students.
What is the rank of Middlesex County Public Schools?
Middlesex County Public Schools is ranked #97 out of 132 school districts in Virginia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Virginia school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Middlesex County Public Schools?
68% of Middlesex County Public Schools students are White, 17% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Middlesex County Public Schools?
Middlesex County Public Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Middlesex County Public Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,574 is higher than the state median of $15,264. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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