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Best Petersburg Public Middle Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,707 students in Petersburg, VA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Petersburg, VA are Matoaca Middle School and Vernon Johns Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Petersburg, VA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in Petersburg have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public middle school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Petersburg, VA (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Matoaca Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6001 Hickory Road
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 590-3130
Grades: 6-8
| 806 students
Rank: #22.
Vernon Johns Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3101 Homestead Drive
Petersburg, VA 23805
(804) 862-7020
Grades: 6-8
| 901 students
Rank: n/an/a
Central St. Hosp. Ed. Pr.
Special Education School
West Washington St Extended, B
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 524-7676
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Southside Va Training Center
Special Education School
Bldg 120, Warehouse West Wash
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 524-7340
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Petersburg, Virginia

Petersburg, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1450 Talley Ave
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 862-7016
Grades: K-5
| 218 students
816 E Bank St
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 862-7078
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
725 Wesley St
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 862-7075
Grades: 6-8
| 515 students
3101 Homestead Drive
Petersburg, VA 23805
(804) 862-7020
Grades: 8-9
| 570 students
3101 Homestead Drive
Petersburg, VA 23805
(804) 862-7020
Grades: 6-8
| 542 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Petersburg, VA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Petersburg, VA include Matoaca Middle School and Vernon Johns Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Petersburg?
4 public middle schools are located in Petersburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Petersburg?
Petersburg public middle schools minority enrollment is 77% 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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