For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,423 students in Winchester City, VA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Winchester City, VA are Daniel Morgan Middle School and James Wood Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Winchester City, 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 60% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in Winchester City have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public middle school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Winchester City (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Daniel Morgan Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
48 S Purcell Ave
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 667-7171
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 667-7171
Gr: 7-8 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
James Wood Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1313 Amherst Street
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 667-7500
Winchester, VA 22601
(540) 667-7500
Gr: 6-8 | 873 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Winchester City, VA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Winchester City, VA include Daniel Morgan Middle School and James Wood Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Winchester City?
2 public middle schools are located in Winchester City.
What is the racial composition of students in Winchester City?
Winchester City public middle schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public middle schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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