Best 23601 Virginia Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 844 students in 23601, VA.
The top-ranked public middle school in 23601, VA is Homer L. Hines Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 23601 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in 23601, VA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public middle school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 23601, VA Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Homer L. Hines Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
561 Mclawhorne Dr
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 591-4878
Gr: 6-8 | 844 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 23601 Virginia

23601, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1241 Gatewood Road
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 591-4963
Gr: PK | 208 students Minority enrollment: 52%
21 Burns Drive
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 591-4815
Gr: PK-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 73%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 23601, VA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 23601, VA include Homer L. Hines Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 23601?
1 public middle schools are located in 23601.
What is the racial composition of students in 23601?
23601 public middle schools minority enrollment is 83% 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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