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Best Petersburg City Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,707 students in Petersburg City, VA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Petersburg City, VA are Matoaca Middle School and Vernon Johns Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Petersburg City, VA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in Petersburg City have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% 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 Petersburg City (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Matoaca Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6001 Hickory Road
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 590-3130
Gr: 6-8 | 806 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Vernon Johns Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3101 Homestead Drive
Petersburg, VA 23805
(804) 862-7020
Gr: 6-8 | 901 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Central St. Hosp. Ed. Pr.
Special Education School
West Washington St Extended, B
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 524-7676
Gr: PK-12
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Petersburg City, VA

Petersburg City Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1450 Talley Ave
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 862-7016
Gr: K-5 | 218 students
816 E Bank St
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 862-7078
725 Wesley St
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 862-7075
Gr: 6-8 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Bldg 120, Warehouse West Wash
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 524-7340
Gr: PK-12
3101 Homestead Drive
Petersburg, VA 23805
(804) 862-7020
Gr: 8-9 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
3101 Homestead Drive
Petersburg, VA 23805
(804) 862-7020
Gr: 6-8 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Petersburg City, VA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Petersburg City, VA include Matoaca Middle School and Vernon Johns Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Petersburg City?
4 public middle schools are located in Petersburg City.
What is the racial composition of students in Petersburg City?
Petersburg City public middle schools minority enrollment is 77% 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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