The average public middle school diversity score in Virginia is approximately 0.70 per year (2024-25).
The most diverse public middle schools are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The most diverse school in Virginia is currently Pennington Traditional, with a diversity score of 0.78.
Diversity Score Range: 0.72
0.78
Avg. Diversity Score: 0.75
Most Diverse Public Middle Schools in Virginia (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Diversity Score
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Pennington Traditional
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Diversity Score: 0.78
Grades: 1-8
9305 Stonewall Rd.
Manassas, VA 20110
(703) 369-6644
Manassas, VA 20110
(703) 369-6644
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Hayfield Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: 7-12
7630 Telegraph Rd
Alexandria, VA 22315
(703) 924-7400
Alexandria, VA 22315
(703) 924-7400
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Walker-grant Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: 6-8
One Learning Lane
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 372-1145
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 372-1145
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Salem Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: 6-8
2380 Lynnhaven Pkwy
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 648-5000
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 648-5000
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
South County Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: 7-8
8700 Laurel Crest Dr.
Lorton, VA 22079
(703) 690-5500
Lorton, VA 22079
(703) 690-5500
Rank: #6 - 116. - 11.
Landstown Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: 6-8
2204 Recreation Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 648-4750
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 648-4750
Rank: #6 - 116. - 11.
Twain Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: 7-8
4700 Franconia Rd
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 313-3700
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 313-3700
Rank: #6 - 116. - 11.
Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: 6-8
501 Cambridge St
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540) 371-1415
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540) 371-1415
Rank: #6 - 116. - 11.
Herbert J. Saunders Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: 6-8
13557 Spriggs Rd
Manassas, VA 20112
(703) 670-9188
Manassas, VA 20112
(703) 670-9188
Rank: #6 - 116. - 11.
Liberty Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: 7-8
6801 Union Mill Rd.
Clifton, VA 20124
(703) 988-8100
Clifton, VA 20124
(703) 988-8100
Rank: #6 - 116. - 11.
Lake Ridge Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: 6-8
12350 Mohican Rd
Woodbridge, VA 22192
(703) 494-5154
Woodbridge, VA 22192
(703) 494-5154
Rank: #12 - 1812. - 18.
H.h. Poole Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: 6-8
800 Eustace Rd
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 658-6190
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 658-6190
Rank: #12 - 1812. - 18.
Johnson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: 7-8
3801 Jermantown Rd
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 934-2400
Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 934-2400
Rank: #12 - 1812. - 18.
Kilmer Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: PK-12
8102 Wolftrap Rd
Vienna, VA 22182
(571) 226-8440
Vienna, VA 22182
(571) 226-8440
Rank: #12 - 1812. - 18.
Stafford Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: 6-8
101 Spartan Dr
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 658-6210
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 658-6210
Rank: #12 - 1812. - 18.
Larkspur Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: 6-8
4696 Princess Anne Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-4800
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 648-4800
Rank: #12 - 1812. - 18.
Battlefield Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: 6-8
11120 Leavells Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 786-4400
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 786-4400
Rank: #12 - 1812. - 18.
Patrick Henry K-8 School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: PK-8
4643 Taney Ave
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 461-4170
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 461-4170
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
Buford Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.74
Grades: 7-8
1000 Cherry Avenue
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 245-2411
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 245-2411
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
Brandon Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.74
Grades: 6-8
1700 Pope St
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 648-4450
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 648-4450
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
Journey Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.74
Grades: 6-8
210 Lambs Lane
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 975-9320
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 975-9320
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
Farmwell Station Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Diversity Score: 0.74
Grades: 6-8
44281 Gloucester Pkwy
Ashburn, VA 20147
(571) 252-2320
Ashburn, VA 20147
(571) 252-2320
Rank: #23 - 3223. - 32.
John P. Fishwick Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.73
Grades: 6-8
1004 Montrose Ave Se
Roanoke, VA 24013
(540) 853-6040
Roanoke, VA 24013
(540) 853-6040
Rank: #23 - 3223. - 32.
Quioccasin Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.73
Grades: 6-8
9400 Quioccasin Rd
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 750-2630
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 750-2630
Rank: #23 - 3223. - 32.
Woodbridge Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.73
Grades: 6-8
2201 York Dr
Woodbridge, VA 22191
(703) 494-3181
Woodbridge, VA 22191
(703) 494-3181
Rank: #23 - 3223. - 32.
George H. Moody Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.73
Grades: 6-8
7800 Woodman Rd
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 261-5015
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 261-5015
Rank: #23 - 3223. - 32.
Key Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Diversity Score: 0.73
Grades: PK-12
6404 Franconia Rd
Springfield, VA 22150
(703) 313-4000
Springfield, VA 22150
(703) 313-4000
Rank: #23 - 3223. - 32.
Greenbrier Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.73
Grades: 6-8
1016 Greenbrier Pkwy
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 548-5309
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 548-5309
Rank: #23 - 3223. - 32.
Jefferson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.73
Grades: 6-8
125 S Old Glebe Rd
Arlington, VA 22204
(703) 228-5900
Arlington, VA 22204
(703) 228-5900
Rank: #23 - 3223. - 32.
Lake Braddock Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Diversity Score: 0.73
Grades: 7-12
9200 Burke Lake Rd
Burke, VA 22015
(703) 426-1000
Burke, VA 22015
(703) 426-1000
Rank: #23 - 3223. - 32.
Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.73
Grades: 6-8
1 Minton Dr
Newport News, VA 23606
(757) 591-4862
Newport News, VA 23606
(757) 591-4862
Rank: #23 - 3223. - 32.
Bull Run Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.73
Grades: 6-8
6308 Catharpin Rd.
Gainesville, VA 20155
(703) 753-9969
Gainesville, VA 20155
(703) 753-9969
Rank: #33 - 4533. - 45.
Gunston Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.72
Grades: 6-8
2700 S Lang St
Arlington, VA 22206
(703) 228-6900
Arlington, VA 22206
(703) 228-6900
Rank: #33 - 4533. - 45.
Shirley C. Heim Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.72
Grades: 6-8
320 Telegraph Road
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 658-5910
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 658-5910
Rank: #33 - 4533. - 45.
Holmes Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.72
Grades: 6-8
6525 Montrose St
Alexandria, VA 22312
(703) 658-5900
Alexandria, VA 22312
(703) 658-5900
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Virginia average public middle schools diversity score?
The Virginia average public middle schools diversity score is 0.70 for 2024-25.
What are public middle schools with the most diversity score in Virginia?
The best top ranked public middle schools in Virginia include Pennington Traditional, Hayfield Secondary and Walker-grant Middle School.
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