For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,455 students in Fauquier County, VA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Fauquier County, VA are Auburn Middle School, Marshall Middle School and W.c. Taylor Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fauquier County, VA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in Fauquier County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public middle school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Fauquier County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Auburn Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7270 Riley Rd.
Warrenton, VA 20187
(540) 422-7410
Warrenton, VA 20187
(540) 422-7410
Grades: 6-8
| 582 students
Rank: #22.
Marshall Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4048 Zulla Road
Marshall, VA 20115
(540) 422-7450
Marshall, VA 20115
(540) 422-7450
Grades: 6-8
| 410 students
Rank: #33.
W.c. Taylor Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
244 Waterloo St
Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 422-7470
Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 422-7470
Grades: 6-8
| 610 students
Rank: #44.
Cedar Lee Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11138 Marsh Road
Bealeton, VA 22712
(540) 422-7430
Bealeton, VA 22712
(540) 422-7430
Grades: 6-8
| 853 students
Fauquier County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 117
Marshall, VA 20116
(540) 364-1551
Marshall, VA 20116
(540) 364-1551
Grades: 6-8
| 543 students
244 Waterloo St
Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 347-6160
Warrenton, VA 20186
(540) 347-6160
Grades: 6-8
| 395 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Fauquier County, VA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Fauquier County, VA include Auburn Middle School, Marshall Middle School and W.c. Taylor Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Fauquier County?
4 public middle schools are located in Fauquier County.
What is the racial composition of students in Fauquier County?
Fauquier County public middle schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Fauquier County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Fauquier County include: W.c. Taylor Middle School vs. Auburn Middle School, Marshall Middle School vs. Auburn Middle School, Auburn Middle School vs. W.c. Taylor Middle School
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