For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,191 students in 23227, VA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 23227, VA are L. Douglas Wilder Middle School and Henderson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 23227 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in 23227, VA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public middle school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23227, VA Public Middle Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
L. Douglas Wilder Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6900 Wilkinson Rd
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 515-1100
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 515-1100
Grades: 6-8
| 761 students
Rank: #22.
Henderson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4319 Old Brook Rd
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 780-8288
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 780-8288
Grades: 6-8
| 430 students
23227, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Real School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
4929 Chamberlayne Ave
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 266-3131
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 266-3131
Grades: 4-8
| 33 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 23227, VA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 23227, VA include L. Douglas Wilder Middle School and Henderson Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 23227?
2 public middle schools are located in 23227.
What is the racial composition of students in 23227?
23227 public middle schools minority enrollment is 88% 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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