For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 3,257 students in James City County, VA.
The top ranked public middle schools in James City County, VA are Queens Lake Middle School, Lois Hornsby Middle School and Berkeley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
James City County, VA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in James City County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% 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 James City County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Queens Lake Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
124 W Queens Dr
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 220-4080
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 220-4080
Grades: 6-8
| 567 students
Rank: #22.
Lois Hornsby Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
850 Jolly Pond Road
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 565-9400
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 565-9400
Grades: 6-8
| 807 students
Rank: #33.
Berkeley Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1118 Ironbound Rd
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 229-8051
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 229-8051
Grades: 6-8
| 665 students
Rank: #44.
Toano Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7817 Richmond Road
Toano, VA 23168
(757) 566-4251
Toano, VA 23168
(757) 566-4251
Grades: 6-8
| 699 students
Rank: #55.
James Blair Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 Longhill Road
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 603-6400
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 603-6400
Grades: 6-8
| 519 students
James City County 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
112 Laurel Ln
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 229-7597
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 229-7597
Grades: K-5
| 520 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in James City County, VA?
The top ranked public middle schools in James City County, VA include Queens Lake Middle School, Lois Hornsby Middle School and Berkeley Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in James City County?
5 public middle schools are located in James City County.
What is the racial composition of students in James City County?
James City County public middle schools minority enrollment is 47% 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 James City County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in James City County include: Berkeley Middle School vs. Lois Hornsby Middle School, Lois Hornsby Middle School vs. Berkeley Middle School, James Blair Middle School vs. Berkeley Middle School
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