For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 5,471 students in Spotsylvania County, VA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Spotsylvania County, VA are Ni River Middle School, Freedom Middle School and Spotsylvania Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Spotsylvania County, VA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in Spotsylvania County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Virginia public middle school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Spotsylvania County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ni River Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11632 Catharpin Rd
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
(540) 785-3990
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
(540) 785-3990
Grades: 6-8
| 713 students
Rank: #22.
Freedom Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7315 Smith Station Rd.
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 548-1030
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 548-1030
Grades: 6-8
| 752 students
Rank: #33.
Spotsylvania Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8801 Courthouse Rd
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
(540) 582-6341
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
(540) 582-6341
Grades: 6-8
| 1,004 students
Rank: #44.
Thornburg Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6929 N Roxbury Mill Rd
Spotsylvania, VA 22551
(540) 582-7600
Spotsylvania, VA 22551
(540) 582-7600
Grades: 6-8
| 735 students
Rank: #55.
Post Oak Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6959 Courthouse Rd
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
(540) 582-7517
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
(540) 582-7517
Grades: 6-8
| 711 students
Rank: #66.
Chancellor Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6320 Harrison Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 786-8099
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 786-8099
Grades: 6-8
| 791 students
Rank: #77.
Battlefield Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11120 Leavells Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 786-4400
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 786-4400
Grades: 6-8
| 765 students
Spotsylvania County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Regional High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
6717 Smith Station Rd.
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
(540) 373-4945
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
(540) 373-4945
Grades: 8-12
| 20 students
Spotsylvania Career Switcher Prog (Closed 2008)
Vocational School
8020 River Stone Dr
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 891-5112
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 891-5112
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Spotsylvania County, VA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Spotsylvania County, VA include Ni River Middle School, Freedom Middle School and Spotsylvania Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Spotsylvania County?
7 public middle schools are located in Spotsylvania County.
What is the racial composition of students in Spotsylvania County?
Spotsylvania County public middle schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Virginia public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Spotsylvania County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Spotsylvania County include: Spotsylvania Middle School vs. Freedom Middle School, Ni River Middle School vs. Freedom Middle School, Freedom Middle School vs. Spotsylvania Middle School
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