For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,631 students in 23517, VA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 23517, VA are Ghent K-8 and Blair Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 23517 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in 23517, VA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public middle school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23517, VA Public Middle Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ghent K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Shirley Ave
Norfolk, VA 23517
(757) 628-2565
Norfolk, VA 23517
(757) 628-2565
Grades: K-8
| 482 students
Rank: #22.
Blair Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
730 Spotswood Ave
Norfolk, VA 23517
(757) 628-2400
Norfolk, VA 23517
(757) 628-2400
Grades: 6-8
| 1,149 students
23517, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Norfolk Skills Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
922 W 21st St
Norfolk, VA 23517
(757) 628-3300
Norfolk, VA 23517
(757) 628-3300
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 23517, VA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 23517, VA include Ghent K-8 and Blair Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 23517?
2 public middle schools are located in 23517.
What is the racial composition of students in 23517?
23517 public middle schools minority enrollment is 74% 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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