For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 3,935 students in 22554, VA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 22554, VA are Rodney E. Thompson Middle School, H.h. Poole Middle School and Stafford Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 22554 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in 22554, VA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% 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 22554, VA Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rodney E. Thompson Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
75 Walpole St
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 658-6420
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 658-6420
Gr: 6-8 | 1,030 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
H.h. Poole Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
800 Eustace Rd
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 658-6190
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 658-6190
Gr: 6-8 | 1,024 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Stafford Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 Spartan Dr
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 658-6210
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 658-6210
Gr: 6-8 | 929 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #44.
Shirley C. Heim Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
320 Telegraph Road
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 658-5910
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 658-5910
Gr: 6-8 | 952 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
22554, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Stafford Detention Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
384 Eskimo Hill Rd
Stafford, VA 22554
(703) 659-2093
Stafford, VA 22554
(703) 659-2093
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 22554, VA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 22554, VA include Rodney E. Thompson Middle School, H.h. Poole Middle School and Stafford Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 22554?
4 public middle schools are located in 22554.
What is the racial composition of students in 22554?
22554 public middle schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Virginia public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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