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Best Chesterfield County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public middle schools serving 14,520 students in Chesterfield County, VA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Chesterfield County, VA are Midlothian Middle School, Robious Middle School and Tomahawk Creek Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chesterfield County, VA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in Chesterfield County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public middle school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Chesterfield County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Midlothian Middle School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
13501 Midlothian Turnpike
Midlothian, VA 23113
(804) 378-2460
Gr: 6-8 | 1,330 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Robious Middle School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2701 Robious Crossing Dr
Midlothian, VA 23113
(804) 378-2510
Gr: 6-8 | 1,081 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Tomahawk Creek Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1600 Learning Place Loop
Midlothian, VA 23114
(804) 378-7120
Gr: 6-8 | 1,650 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Swift Creek Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3700 Old Hundred Rd
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 739-6315
Gr: 6-8 | 1,180 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
Bailey Bridge Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
12501 Bailey Bridge Rd
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 739-6200
Gr: 6-8 | 1,496 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #66.
Elizabeth Davis Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
601 Corvus Court
Chester, VA 23836
(804) 541-4700
Gr: 6-8 | 1,364 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #77.
Manchester Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7401 Hull Street Rd.
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 674-1385
Gr: 6-8 | 1,109 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #88.
Providence Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
900 Starlight Lane
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 674-1355
Gr: 6-8 | 1,033 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #99.
Carver Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3800 Cougar Trail
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 524-3620
Gr: 6-8 | 970 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1010.
Salem Church Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
9700 Salem Church Rd.;
Richmond, VA 23237
(804) 768-6225
Gr: 6-8 | 876 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1111.
Falling Creek Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4780 Hopkins Rd.
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 743-3640
Gr: 6-8 | 1,443 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1212.
Thomas C. Boushall Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3400 Hopkins Rd
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 780-5016
Gr: 6-8 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Chesterfield Virtual School
421 South Providence Road
Richmond, VA 23236
(804) 818-5630
Gr: K-8 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 75%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Chesterfield County, VA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Chesterfield County, VA include Midlothian Middle School, Robious Middle School and Tomahawk Creek Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Chesterfield County?
13 public middle schools are located in Chesterfield County.
What is the racial composition of students in Chesterfield County?
Chesterfield County public middle schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public middle schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Chesterfield County are often viewed compared to one another?

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