For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 4,513 students in Alexandria City, VA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Alexandria City, VA are George Washington Middle School, Patrick Henry K-8 School and Francis C. Hammond Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alexandria City, VA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in Alexandria City have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Virginia public middle school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Alexandria City (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
George Washington Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1005 Mount Vernon Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 706-4500
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 706-4500
Grades: 6-8
| 1,358 students
Rank: #22.
Patrick Henry K-8 School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4643 Taney Ave
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 461-4170
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 461-4170
Grades: PK-8
| 1,058 students
Rank: #33.
Francis C. Hammond Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4646 Seminary Road
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 461-4100
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 461-4100
Grades: 6-8
| 1,510 students
Rank: #44.
Jefferson-houston Pk-8 School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1501 Cameron St
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 706-4400
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 706-4400
Grades: PK-8
| 587 students
Alexandria City Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4400 Mark Center Dr
Alexandria, VA 22350
(571) 372-0590
Alexandria, VA 22350
(571) 372-0590
Grades: 2-6
| 330 students
4400 Mark Center Dr
Alexandria, VA 22350
(571) 372-0590
Alexandria, VA 22350
(571) 372-0590
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4646 Seminary Rd
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 461-4100
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 461-4100
Grades: 6-8
| 467 students
4646 Seminary Road
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 461-4100
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 461-4100
Grades: 6-8
| 465 students
1005 Mt Vernon Ave
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 706-4500
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 706-4500
Grades: 6-8
| 587 students
1005 Mt. Vernon Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 706-4500
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 706-4500
Grades: 6-8
| 579 students
4400 Mark Center Dr
Alexandria, VA 22350
(571) 372-0590
Alexandria, VA 22350
(571) 372-0590
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4400 Mark Center Dr
Alexandria, VA 22350
(571) 372-0590
Alexandria, VA 22350
(571) 372-0590
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4400 Mark Center Dr
Alexandria, VA 22350
(571) 372-0590
Alexandria, VA 22350
(571) 372-0590
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
4400 Mark Center Dr
Alexandria, VA 22350
(571) 372-0590
Alexandria, VA 22350
(571) 372-0590
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4400 Mark Center Dr
Alexandria, VA 22350
(571) 372-0590
Alexandria, VA 22350
(571) 372-0590
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4400 Mark Center Dr
Alexandria, VA 22350
(571) 372-0590
Alexandria, VA 22350
(571) 372-0590
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Alexandria City, VA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Alexandria City, VA include George Washington Middle School, Patrick Henry K-8 School and Francis C. Hammond Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Alexandria City?
4 public middle schools are located in Alexandria City.
What is the racial composition of students in Alexandria City?
Alexandria City public middle schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Virginia public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Alexandria City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Alexandria City include: George Washington Middle School vs. Francis C. Hammond Middle School, Francis C. Hammond Middle School vs. George Washington Middle School, Jefferson-houston Pk-8 School vs. George Washington Middle School
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