For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 901 students in 23805, VA.
The top ranked public middle school in 23805, VA is Vernon Johns Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 23805 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in 23805, VA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public middle school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23805, VA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vernon Johns Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3101 Homestead Drive
Petersburg, VA 23805
(804) 862-7020
Petersburg, VA 23805
(804) 862-7020
Grades: 6-8
| 901 students
23805, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3101 Homestead Drive
Petersburg, VA 23805
(804) 862-7020
Petersburg, VA 23805
(804) 862-7020
Grades: 8-9
| 570 students
3101 Homestead Drive
Petersburg, VA 23805
(804) 862-7020
Petersburg, VA 23805
(804) 862-7020
Grades: 6-8
| 542 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 23805, VA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 23805, VA include Vernon Johns Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 23805?
1 public middle schools are located in 23805.
What is the racial composition of students in 23805?
23805 public middle schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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