Best Public Middle Schools in Sussex County (2025-26)

Best Sussex County Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 225 students in Sussex County, VA.

The top-ranked public middle school in Sussex County, VA is Sussex Central Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Sussex County, VA public middle school have an score of 45% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and score of 52% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in Sussex County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 78% 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 Sussex County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Sussex Central Middle School

(Math: 45% | Reading: 50-54%)
:

Bottom 50%

21356 Sussex Drive
Stony Creek, VA 23882
(434) 246-2251

Gr: 6-8 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 78%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Sussex County, VA

Sussex County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Ellen W. Chambliss Elementary School (Closed 2014)

10415 Higgins St
Wakefield, VA 23888
(757) 899-5391

Gr: K-3 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%

Sussex Central Middle School (Closed 2014)

21356 Sussex Dr
Sussex, VA 23884
(804) 834-2281

Gr: 4-7 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%

Sussex I State Prison (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

24414 Musselwhite Dr
Waverly, VA 23891
(804) 834-8867

Sussex II State Prison (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

24427 Musslewhite Dr
Waverly, VA 23891
(804) 834-3187

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Sussex County, VA?

The top-ranked public middle schools in Sussex County, VA include Sussex Central Middle School.

How many public middle schools are located in Sussex County?

1 public middle schools are located in Sussex County.

What is the racial composition of students in Sussex County?

Sussex County public middle schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).