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Best Spotsylvania County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 5,471 students in Spotsylvania County, VA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Spotsylvania County, VA are Freedom Middle School, Ni River Middle School and Spotsylvania High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Spotsylvania County, VA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in Spotsylvania County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Virginia public middle school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Spotsylvania County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Freedom Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7315 Smith Station Rd.
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 548-1030
Gr: PK-8 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Ni River Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11632 Catharpin Rd
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
(540) 785-3990
Gr: 6-8 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Spotsylvania High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6975 Courthouse Rd
Spotsylvania, VA 22551
(540) 582-3882
Gr: PK-12 | 1,394 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
Spotsylvania Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8801 Courthouse Rd
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
(540) 582-6341
Gr: 6-8 | 1,009 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #55.
Chancellor Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6320 Harrison Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 786-8099
Gr: 6-8 | 799 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #66.
Post Oak Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6959 Courthouse Rd
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
(540) 582-7517
Gr: 6-8 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #77.
Thornburg Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6929 N Roxbury Mill Rd
Spotsylvania, VA 22551
(540) 582-7600
Gr: 6-8 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #88.
Battlefield Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7320 Smith Station Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 786-4400
Gr: 6-8 | 780 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Spotsylvania County, VA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Spotsylvania County, VA include Freedom Middle School, Ni River Middle School and Spotsylvania High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Spotsylvania County?
7 public middle schools are located in Spotsylvania County.
What is the racial composition of students in Spotsylvania County?
Spotsylvania County public middle schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Virginia public middle schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Spotsylvania County are often viewed compared to one another?

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