For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 895 students in Bristol, VA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Bristol, VA are Wallace Middle School and Virginia Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bristol, VA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in Bristol have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public middle school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Bristol, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wallace Middle School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13077 Wallace Pike
Bristol, VA 24202
(276) 642-5400
Bristol, VA 24202
(276) 642-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Virginia Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
855 Piedmont Avenue
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 821-5660
Bristol, VA 24201
(276) 821-5660
Gr: 6-8 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Bristol, VA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Bristol, VA include Wallace Middle School and Virginia Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Bristol?
2 public middle schools are located in Bristol.
What is the racial composition of students in Bristol?
Bristol public middle schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public middle schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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