For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,341 students in 23223, VA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 23223, VA are Franklin Military Academy, Fairfield Middle School and Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 23223 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in 23223, VA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public middle school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23223, VA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Franklin Military Academy
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
701 North 37th Street
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4968
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4968
Gr: 6-12 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Fairfield Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5121 Nine Mile Rd
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 328-4020
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 328-4020
Gr: 6-8 | 889 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Mosby St
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-8011
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-8011
Gr: 6-8 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
3820 Nine Mile Road
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 305-9263
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 305-9263
Gr: K-12 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
23223, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
600 S Laburnum Ave
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 226-8745
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 226-8745
Gr: PK-5 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
1001 Cedar Fork Road
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 343-6550
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 343-6550
Gr: PK-5 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
1611 N 31st St
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-8526
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-8526
Gr: 9-12 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
New Bridge School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
5915 Nine Mile Rd
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 328-6125
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 328-6125
Gr: 3-8 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
2901 Thalen St
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 343-6535
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 343-6535
Gr: PK-5 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
2100 Sussex St
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4318
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4318
Gr: PK-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 23223, VA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 23223, VA include Franklin Military Academy, Fairfield Middle School and Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 23223?
4 public middle schools are located in 23223.
What is the racial composition of students in 23223?
23223 public middle schools minority enrollment is 90% 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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