For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 562 students in 23701, VA.
The top-ranked public middle school in 23701, VA is William E. Waters Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 23701 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in 23701, VA have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 23701, VA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
William E. Waters Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 Roosevelt Blvd
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 558-2813
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 558-2813
Gr: 7-8 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
23701, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Excel Campus High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1401 Elmhurst Ln
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 465-2958
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 465-2958
Gr: 12 | 141 students Minority enrollment: 82%
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What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 23701, VA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 23701, VA include William E. Waters Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 23701?
1 public middle schools are located in 23701.
What is the racial composition of students in 23701?
23701 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).