For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,215 students in Staunton City, VA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Staunton City, VA are Beverley Manor Middle School, Shelburne Middle School and Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Staunton City, VA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in Staunton City have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public middle school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Staunton City (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Beverley Manor Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
58 Cedar Green Rd
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 886-5806
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 886-5806
Grades: 6-8
| 612 students
Rank: #22.
Shelburne Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Grubert Ave
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 332-3930
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 332-3930
Grades: 6-8
| 587 students
Rank: #33.
Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind Middle School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
104 Vsdb Dr.
Staunton, VA 24402
(540) 332-9014
Staunton, VA 24402
(540) 332-9014
Grades: 6-8
| 16 students
Rank: n/an/a
Commonwealth Ctr For Children & Adolescents
Special Education School
1355 Richmond Road
Staunton, VA 24402
(540) 332-2126
Staunton, VA 24402
(540) 332-2126
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Western St. Hosp. Ed. Pr.
Special Education School
1301 Richmond Avenue
Staunton, VA 24402
(540) 332-2126
Staunton, VA 24402
(540) 332-2126
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Staunton City Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
330 Grubert Ave
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 332-3938
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 332-3938
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
116 Cedar Green Rd
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 885-8024
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 885-8024
Grades: PK-5
| 318 students
Shenandoah Valley Regional Alternative Ed/genesis (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1825 Richmond Road
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 213-6507
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 213-6507
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Staunton Correctional Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
301 Greenville Ave
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 332-7500
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 332-7500
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Virginia School For Blind (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
100 New Hope Road
Staunton, VA 24402
(540) 332-9014
Staunton, VA 24402
(540) 332-9014
Grades: K-12
| 31 students
Virginia School For Deaf (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
100 New Hope Road
Staunton, VA 24402
(540) 332-9014
Staunton, VA 24402
(540) 332-9014
Grades: PK-12
| 55 students
125 S. Augusta St, Suite 2100
Staunton, VA 24401
(855) 654-9250
Staunton, VA 24401
(855) 654-9250
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Staunton City, VA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Staunton City, VA include Beverley Manor Middle School, Shelburne Middle School and Virginia School For The Deaf And Blind Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Staunton City?
5 public middle schools are located in Staunton City.
What is the racial composition of students in Staunton City?
Staunton City public middle schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Staunton City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Staunton City include: Shelburne Middle School vs. Beverley Manor Middle School, Beverley Manor Middle School vs. Shelburne Middle School
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