For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 524 students in the neighborhood of Cradock, Portsmouth, VA.
The top ranked public middle school in Cradock is Cradock Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Cradock, Portsmouth, VA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public middle school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Cradock, Portsmouth, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cradock Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
21 Alden Ave
Portsmouth, VA 23702
(757) 393-8788
Portsmouth, VA 23702
(757) 393-8788
Grades: 7-8
| 526 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Cradock, Portsmouth, VA?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Cradock, Portsmouth, VA include Cradock Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Cradock, Portsmouth?
1 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Cradock, Portsmouth.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Cradock, Portsmouth?
the neighborhood of Cradock, Portsmouth public middle schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Recent Articles

The Link Between Education and Incarceration: The NAACP Report
Education and the rate of incarceration have been linked in a recent NAACP report. Learn about the report and the troubling findings.

The Debate Over Mandatory AP Exams: Balancing Academic Rigor and Student Well-being
Some public schools are forcing students in AP courses to take the AP exam. Here's a look at both sides of the debate and the potential benefits in store for both students and high schools.

The 15 Biggest Failures of the American Public Education System
The world is in a constant state of change and those who fail to adjust fall behind. Unfortunately, the American public education system has not kept up with the times and is currently facing a number of serious problems. Keep reading to learn about the biggest failures affecting the modern U.S. public education system as well as some of the trends that could spark change.