Best middle schools in Richmond (2025)
Schools classified as middle schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 15 schools in Richmond, Virginia. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Virginia.
- 184Pocahontas MiddleRichmond · Public Middle95% Math proficiency · 914 students
- 282George H. Moody MiddleRichmond · Public Middle86% Math proficiency · 1,086 students
- 367Albert Hill MiddleRichmond · Public Middle70% Math proficiency · 505 students
- 466Tuckahoe MiddleRichmond · Public Middle85% Math proficiency · 1,114 students
- 562Quioccasin MiddleRichmond · Public Middle71% Math proficiency · 1,053 students
- 662John Rolfe MiddleRichmond · Public Middle68% Math proficiency · 874 students
- 762Fairfield MiddleRichmond · Public Middle68% Math proficiency · 936 students
- 860Dogwood MiddleRichmond · Public Middle57% Math proficiency · 371 students
- 956Brookland MiddleRichmond · Public Middle60% Math proficiency · 1,034 students
- 1055Lucille M. Brown MiddleRichmond · Public Middle53% Math proficiency · 605 students
- 1151L. Douglas Wilder MiddleRichmond · Public Middle68% Math proficiency · 758 students
- 1238Thomas H. Henderson MiddleRichmond · Public Middle36% Math proficiency · 430 students
- 1337River City MiddleRichmond · Public Middle38% Math proficiency · 1,150 students
- 1433Thomas C. Boushall MiddleRichmond · Public Middle29% Math proficiency · 621 students
- 1526Martin Luther King Jr. MiddleRichmond · Public Middle27% Math proficiency · 500 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pocahontas Middle Richmond · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 83.9 Top 10% | 95% Math proficiency | 914 |
| 2 | George H. Moody Middle Richmond · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 82.1 Top 10% | 86% Math proficiency | 1,086 |
| 3 | Albert Hill Middle Richmond · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 66.9 Top 50% | 70% Math proficiency | 505 |
| 4 | Tuckahoe Middle Richmond · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 66.3 Top 50% | 85% Math proficiency | 1,114 |
| 5 | Quioccasin Middle Richmond · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 62.2 Top 50% | 71% Math proficiency | 1,053 |
| 6 | John Rolfe Middle Richmond · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 62.0 Top 50% | 68% Math proficiency | 874 |
| 7 | Fairfield Middle Richmond · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 61.8 Top 50% | 68% Math proficiency | 936 |
| 8 | Dogwood Middle Richmond · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 60.1 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 371 |
| 9 | Brookland Middle Richmond · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 56.0 Top 50% | 60% Math proficiency | 1,034 |
| 10 | Lucille M. Brown Middle Richmond · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 54.7 Top 50% | 53% Math proficiency | 605 |
| 11 | L. Douglas Wilder Middle Richmond · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 50.5 Top 50% | 68% Math proficiency | 758 |
| 12 | Thomas H. Henderson Middle Richmond · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 38.2 Lower 50% | 36% Math proficiency | 430 |
| 13 | River City Middle Richmond · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 36.7 Lower 50% | 38% Math proficiency | 1,150 |
| 14 | Thomas C. Boushall Middle Richmond · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 32.9 Lower 50% | 29% Math proficiency | 621 |
| 15 | Martin Luther King Jr. Middle Richmond · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 26.1 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 500 |
Pocahontas Middle in Richmond leads the 2025 list of middle schools in Richmond with a Success Index (US) of 83.9. Of the 15 schools shown, 15 are public.
For the full picture see the wider Virginia middle schools rankings, every school on the Richmond 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 Richmond?
Pocahontas Middle in Richmond, Virginia ranks first among middle schools in Richmond with a Success Index (US) of 83.9 out of 100 (Enrollment: 914).
How are middle schools in Richmond 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.