For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 5,471 students in Spotsylvania County, VA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Spotsylvania County, VA are Freedom Middle School, Ni River Middle School and Spotsylvania Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Spotsylvania County, VA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in Spotsylvania County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Virginia public middle school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Spotsylvania County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Freedom Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7315 Smith Station Rd.
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 548-1030
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 548-1030
Gr: 6-8 | 752 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Ni River Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11632 Catharpin Rd
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
(540) 785-3990
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
(540) 785-3990
Gr: 6-8 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Spotsylvania Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8801 Courthouse Rd
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
(540) 582-6341
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
(540) 582-6341
Gr: 6-8 | 1,004 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
Chancellor Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6320 Harrison Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 786-8099
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 786-8099
Gr: 6-8 | 791 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #55.
Post Oak Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6959 Courthouse Rd
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
(540) 582-7517
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
(540) 582-7517
Gr: 6-8 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #66.
Thornburg Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6929 N Roxbury Mill Rd
Spotsylvania, VA 22551
(540) 582-7600
Spotsylvania, VA 22551
(540) 582-7600
Gr: 6-8 | 735 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #77.
Battlefield Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11120 Leavells Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 786-4400
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 786-4400
Gr: 6-8 | 765 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Spotsylvania County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Regional High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
6717 Smith Station Rd.
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
(540) 373-4945
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
(540) 373-4945
Gr: 8-12 | 20 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Spotsylvania Career Switcher Prog (Closed 2008)
Vocational School
8020 River Stone Dr
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 891-5112
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 891-5112
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Spotsylvania County, VA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Spotsylvania County, VA include Freedom Middle School, Ni River Middle School and Spotsylvania Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Spotsylvania County?
7 public middle schools are located in Spotsylvania County.
What is the racial composition of students in Spotsylvania County?
Spotsylvania County public middle schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Virginia public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Spotsylvania County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Spotsylvania County include: Spotsylvania Middle School vs. Freedom Middle School, Ni River Middle School vs. Freedom Middle School, Post Oak Middle School vs. Thornburg Middle School
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