For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 437 students in Emporia, VA.
The top ranked public middle school in Emporia, VA is Edward W. Wyatt Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Emporia, VA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in Emporia have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% 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 Emporia, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Edward W. Wyatt Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
206 Slagles Lake Rd
Emporia, VA 23847
(434) 634-5159
Emporia, VA 23847
(434) 634-5159
Grades: 6-8
| 437 students
Emporia, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
515 Belfield Rd
Emporia, VA 23847
(434) 634-5566
Emporia, VA 23847
(434) 634-5566
Grades: 5
| 145 students
Zion Alternative Ed High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1314 Lowground Rd
Emporia, VA 23847
(434) 634-4400
Emporia, VA 23847
(434) 634-4400
Grades: 6-8
| 21 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Emporia, VA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Emporia, VA include Edward W. Wyatt Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Emporia?
1 public middle schools are located in Emporia.
What is the racial composition of students in Emporia?
Emporia public middle schools minority enrollment is 85% 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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