For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 2,592 students in 23322, VA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 23322, VA are Hickory Middle School and Great Bridge Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 23322 have an average math proficiency score of 85% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in 23322, VA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public middle school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23322, VA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hickory Middle School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1997 Hawk Blvd
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 421-0468
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 421-0468
Gr: 6-8 | 1,298 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Great Bridge Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
441 Battlefield Blvd S
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 482-5128
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 482-5128
Gr: 6-8 | 1,294 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
23322, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Chesapeake Secep Center (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
369 Battlefield Blvd. South
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 485-4735
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 485-4735
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 23322, VA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 23322, VA include Hickory Middle School and Great Bridge Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 23322?
2 public middle schools are located in 23322.
What is the racial composition of students in 23322?
23322 public middle schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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