Best middle schools in Norfolk (2025)
Schools classified as middle schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 6 schools in Norfolk, Virginia. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Virginia.
- 167Academy for Discovery at LakewoodNorfolk · Public Middle85% Math proficiency · 739 students
- 266Northside MiddleNorfolk · Public Middle77% Math proficiency · 732 students
- 362Norview MiddleNorfolk · Public Middle71% Math proficiency · 1,196 students
- 459Blair MiddleNorfolk · Public Middle63% Math proficiency · 1,141 students
- 559Azalea Gardens MiddleNorfolk · Public Middle66% Math proficiency · 792 students
- 640Ruffner SchoolNorfolk · Public Middle44% Math proficiency · 576 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Academy for Discovery at Lakewood Norfolk · Middle · Grades 3–8 | Public | 67.2 Top 50% | 85% Math proficiency | 739 |
| 2 | Northside Middle Norfolk · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 66.3 Top 50% | 77% Math proficiency | 732 |
| 3 | Norview Middle Norfolk · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 62.4 Top 50% | 71% Math proficiency | 1,196 |
| 4 | Blair Middle Norfolk · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 59.1 Top 50% | 63% Math proficiency | 1,141 |
| 5 | Azalea Gardens Middle Norfolk · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 59.0 Top 50% | 66% Math proficiency | 792 |
| 6 | Ruffner School Norfolk · Middle · Grades 3–8 | Public | 40.0 Lower 50% | 44% Math proficiency | 576 |
Academy for Discovery at Lakewood in Norfolk leads the 2025 list of middle schools in Norfolk with a Success Index (US) of 67.2. Of the 6 schools shown, 6 are public.
For the full picture see the wider Virginia middle schools rankings, every school on the Norfolk 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 Norfolk?
Academy for Discovery at Lakewood in Norfolk, Virginia ranks first among middle schools in Norfolk with a Success Index (US) of 67.2 out of 100 (Enrollment: 739).
How are middle schools in Norfolk 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.