For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 295 students in 23868, VA.
The top ranked public middle school in 23868, VA is James S. Russell Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 23868 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in 23868, VA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public middle school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23868, VA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
James S. Russell Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
19400 Christanna Hwy
Lawrenceville, VA 23868
(434) 848-2132
Lawrenceville, VA 23868
(434) 848-2132
Grades: 6-8
| 295 students
23868, Virginia 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Brunswick Correctional Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1147 Planters Rd
Lawrenceville, VA 23868
(804) 848-4131
Lawrenceville, VA 23868
(804) 848-4131
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1718 Farmer's Field Road
Lawrenceville, VA 23868
(434) 848-4324
Lawrenceville, VA 23868
(434) 848-4324
Grades: PK-6
| 186 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 23868, VA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 23868, VA include James S. Russell Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 23868?
1 public middle schools are located in 23868.
What is the racial composition of students in 23868?
23868 public middle schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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