For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 3,854 students in Hanover County, VA. The top ranked public middle schools in Hanover County, VA are Chickahominy Middle School, Oak Knoll Middle School and Bell Creek Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hanover County, VA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in Hanover County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% 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 Hanover County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Chickahominy Middle School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9450 Atlee Station Road
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 723-2160
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 723-2160
Grades: 6-8
| 1,123 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Oak Knoll Middle School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10295 Chamberlayne Rd.
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 365-4740
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 365-4740
Grades: 6-8
| 881 students
Rank: #33.
Bell Creek Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8021 Lee Davis Road
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
(804) 723-2260
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
(804) 723-2260
Grades: 6-8
| 933 students
Rank: #44.
Liberty Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13496 Liberty School Road
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 365-8060
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 365-8060
Grades: 6-8
| 917 students
Hanover County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Barrett Juvenile Correctional Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Po Box 527
Hanover, VA 23069
(804) 559-4227
Hanover, VA 23069
(804) 559-4227
Grades: 8-12
| 131 students
Caroline Cor Unit #2 (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
31285 Camp Rd
Hanover, VA 23069
(804) 994-2161
Hanover, VA 23069
(804) 994-2161
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
310 S James St
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 365-8120
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 365-8120
Grades: PK-2
| 359 students
John H Smyth High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
7093 Broad Neck Rd
Hanover, VA 23069
(804) 537-6686
Hanover, VA 23069
(804) 537-6686
Grades: 6-12
| 56 students
Soar Academy (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
13496 Liberty School Road
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 365-8060
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 365-8060
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Hanover County, VA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Hanover County, VA include Chickahominy Middle School, Oak Knoll Middle School and Bell Creek Middle School. Hanover County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Virginia.
How many public middle schools are located in Hanover County?
4 public middle schools are located in Hanover County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hanover County?
Hanover County public middle schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Hanover County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Hanover County include: Liberty Middle School vs. Oak Knoll Middle School, Bell Creek Middle School vs. Chickahominy Middle School, Oak Knoll Middle School vs. Liberty Middle School
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