For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 504 students in 23970, VA.
Public middle school in zipcode 23970 have an average reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the Virginia public middle schools of 70%).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Virginia public middle school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23970, VA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Park View Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 75% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
365 Dockery Road
South Hill, VA 23970
(434) 447-3761
South Hill, VA 23970
(434) 447-3761
Gr: 6-8 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
23970, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
500 Gordon Lake Rd
South Hill, VA 23970
(434) 447-3075
South Hill, VA 23970
(434) 447-3075
Gr: PK-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
205 Park View Circle
South Hill, VA 23970
(434) 447-3435
South Hill, VA 23970
(434) 447-3435
Gr: 9-12 | 842 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
1050 Plank Rd
South Hill, VA 23970
(434) 447-4373
South Hill, VA 23970
(434) 447-4373
Gr: PK-2 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 23970, VA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 23970, VA include Park View Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 23970?
1 public middle schools are located in 23970.
What is the racial composition of students in 23970?
23970 public middle schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Virginia public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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