For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,917 students in 23434, VA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 23434, VA are Forest Glen Middle School, John F. Kennedy Middle School and King's Fork Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 23434 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in 23434, VA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public middle school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23434, VA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Forest Glen Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Forest Glen Dr
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 925-5780
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 925-5780
Gr: 6-8 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
John F. Kennedy Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2325 E Washington St
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 934-6212
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 934-6212
Gr: 6-8 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
King's Fork Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
350 Kings Fork Rd.
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 923-5246
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 923-5246
Gr: 6-8 | 986 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 23434, VA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 23434, VA include Forest Glen Middle School, John F. Kennedy Middle School and King's Fork Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 23434?
3 public middle schools are located in 23434.
What is the racial composition of students in 23434?
23434 public middle schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public middle schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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