Best middle schools in Charlottesville (2025)
Schools classified as middle schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 6 schools in Charlottesville, Virginia. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Virginia.
- 188Lakeside MiddleCharlottesville · Public Middle87% Math proficiency · 574 students
- 282Leslie H. Walton MiddleCharlottesville · Public Middle84% Math proficiency · 339 students
- 377Jackson P. Burley MiddleCharlottesville · Public Middle86% Math proficiency · 534 students
- 474Buford MiddleCharlottesville · Public Middle69% Math proficiency · 563 students
- 571Journey MiddleCharlottesville · Public Middle74% Math proficiency · 646 students
- 669Walker Upper ElementaryCharlottesville · Public Middle65% Math proficiency · 570 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lakeside Middle Charlottesville · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 87.6 Top 5% | 87% Math proficiency | 574 |
| 2 | Leslie H. Walton Middle Charlottesville · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 82.1 Top 10% | 84% Math proficiency | 339 |
| 3 | Jackson P. Burley Middle Charlottesville · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 77.2 Top 25% | 86% Math proficiency | 534 |
| 4 | Buford Middle Charlottesville · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 73.6 Top 25% | 69% Math proficiency | 563 |
| 5 | Journey Middle Charlottesville · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 70.5 Top 25% | 74% Math proficiency | 646 |
| 6 | Walker Upper Elementary Charlottesville · Middle · Grades 5–6 | Public | 69.3 Top 25% | 65% Math proficiency | 570 |
Lakeside Middle in Charlottesville leads the 2025 list of middle schools in Charlottesville with a Success Index (US) of 87.6. Of the 6 schools shown, 6 are public.
For the full picture see the wider Virginia middle schools rankings, every school on the Charlottesville page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best middle school in Charlottesville?
Lakeside Middle in Charlottesville, Virginia ranks first among middle schools in Charlottesville with a Success Index (US) of 87.6 out of 100 (Enrollment: 574).
How are middle schools in Charlottesville ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.