For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 433 students in Buena Vista, VA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Buena Vista, VA are Parry Mccluer Middle School and Parry Mccluer High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buena Vista, VA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in Buena Vista have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public middle school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Buena Vista, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Parry Mccluer Middle School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2329 Chestnut Ave
Buena Vista, VA 24416
(540) 261-7340
Buena Vista, VA 24416
(540) 261-7340
Gr: 6-7 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Parry Mccluer High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Bradford Drive
Buena Vista, VA 24416
(540) 261-2127
Buena Vista, VA 24416
(540) 261-2127
Gr: 8-12 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Buena Vista, VA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Buena Vista, VA include Parry Mccluer Middle School and Parry Mccluer High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Buena Vista?
2 public middle schools are located in Buena Vista.
What is the racial composition of students in Buena Vista?
Buena Vista public middle schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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