Virginia Middle School is a former high school, is a historical landmark, and is now a middle school located in Bristol, Virginia. It is a part of Bristol Virginia Public Schools.
Serving 458 students in grades 6-8, Virginia Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 458 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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Virginia Middle School's student population of 458 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 41% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
458 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Year Founded
1914
Virginia Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Virginia Middle School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1146 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)71%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
7%
19%
Black
8%
22%
White
74%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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What is Virginia Middle School's ranking?
Virginia Middle School is ranked #1146 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Virginia Middle School?
458 students attend Virginia Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Virginia Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Virginia Middle School?
Virginia Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Virginia Middle School offer ?
Virginia Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Virginia Middle School part of?
Virginia Middle School is part of Bristol City Public Schools.
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