For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 2,108 students in 23323, VA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 23323, VA are Hugo A. Owens Middle School and Deep Creek Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 23323 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in 23323, VA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public middle school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23323, VA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hugo A. Owens Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1997 Horseback Run
Chesapeake, VA 23323
(757) 558-5382
Chesapeake, VA 23323
(757) 558-5382
Grades: 6-8
| 1,307 students
Rank: #22.
Deep Creek Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1955 Deal Dr
Chesapeake, VA 23323
(757) 558-5321
Chesapeake, VA 23323
(757) 558-5321
Grades: 6-8
| 801 students
23323, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
140 George Washington Hwy N
Chesapeake, VA 23323
(757) 558-5340
Chesapeake, VA 23323
(757) 558-5340
Grades: 4-5
| 423 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 23323, VA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 23323, VA include Hugo A. Owens Middle School and Deep Creek Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 23323?
2 public middle schools are located in 23323.
What is the racial composition of students in 23323?
23323 public middle schools minority enrollment is 56% 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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