For the 2025 school year, there are 19 public middle schools serving 20,479 students in Prince William County, VA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Prince William County, VA are Mary G. Porter Traditional, Gainesville Middle School and Ronald Wilson Reagan Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Prince William County, VA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in Prince William County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public middle school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Middle Schools in Prince William County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mary G. Porter Traditional
Magnet School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
15311 Forest Grove Drive
Woodbridge, VA 22191
(703) 580-6501
Woodbridge, VA 22191
(703) 580-6501
Gr: 1-8 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
Gainesville Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8001 Limestone Dr
Gainesville, VA 20155
(703) 753-2997
Gainesville, VA 20155
(703) 753-2997
Gr: 6-8 | 1,363 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Ronald Wilson Reagan Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15801 Tanning House Place
Haymarket, VA 20169
(571) 402-3500
Haymarket, VA 20169
(571) 402-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 1,344 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
The Nokesville School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12375 Aden Road
Nokesville, VA 20181
(571) 781-3040
Nokesville, VA 20181
(571) 781-3040
Gr: K-8 | 1,175 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #55.
E.h. Marsteller Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14000 Sudley Manor Dr
Bristow, VA 20136
(703) 393-7608
Bristow, VA 20136
(703) 393-7608
Gr: 6-8 | 1,182 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #66.
Louise A. Benton Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7411 Hoadly Rd
Manassas, VA 20112
(703) 791-0727
Manassas, VA 20112
(703) 791-0727
Gr: 6-8 | 1,357 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #77.
Lake Ridge Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12350 Mohican Rd
Woodbridge, VA 22192
(703) 494-5154
Woodbridge, VA 22192
(703) 494-5154
Gr: 6-8 | 1,404 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #88.
Herbert J. Saunders Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13557 Spriggs Rd
Manassas, VA 20112
(703) 670-9188
Manassas, VA 20112
(703) 670-9188
Gr: 6-8 | 1,200 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #99.
Bull Run Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6308 Catharpin Rd.
Gainesville, VA 20155
(703) 753-9969
Gainesville, VA 20155
(703) 753-9969
Gr: 6-8 | 1,093 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1010.
Rippon Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15101 Blackburn Rd
Woodbridge, VA 22191
(703) 491-2171
Woodbridge, VA 22191
(703) 491-2171
Gr: 6-8 | 1,174 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1111.
Woodbridge Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2201 York Dr
Woodbridge, VA 22191
(703) 494-3181
Woodbridge, VA 22191
(703) 494-3181
Gr: 6-8 | 896 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1212.
Graham Park Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3613 Graham Park Rd
Triangle, VA 22172
(703) 221-2118
Triangle, VA 22172
(703) 221-2118
Gr: 6-8 | 683 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1313.
Manassas Park Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8202 Euclid Ave
Manassas, VA 20111
(703) 361-1510
Manassas, VA 20111
(703) 361-1510
Gr: 6-8 | 759 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1414.
Stuart M. Beville Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4901 Dale Blvd
Woodbridge, VA 22193
(703) 878-2593
Woodbridge, VA 22193
(703) 878-2593
Gr: 6-8 | 1,124 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1515.
Potomac Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3130 Panther Pride Drive
Dumfries, VA 22026
(703) 221-4996
Dumfries, VA 22026
(703) 221-4996
Gr: 6-8 | 984 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1616.
Fred M. Lynn Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1650 Prince William Parkway
Woodbridge, VA 22191
(703) 494-5157
Woodbridge, VA 22191
(703) 494-5157
Gr: 6-8 | 968 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1717.
George M. Hampton Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
14800 Darbydale Avenue
Woodbridge, VA 22193
(703) 670-6166
Woodbridge, VA 22193
(703) 670-6166
Gr: 6-8 | 846 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1818.
Unity Braxton Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10100 Lomond Dr
Manassas, VA 20109
(703) 361-3185
Manassas, VA 20109
(703) 361-3185
Gr: 6-8 | 1,026 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
Potomac Shores Middle School
Magnet School
17851 Woods View Drive
Dumfries, VA 22026
(703) 291-3590
Dumfries, VA 22026
(703) 291-3590
Gr: 6-8 | 1,226 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Prince William County ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
15311 Forest Grove Dr.
Woodbridge, VA 22191
(703) 580-6501
Woodbridge, VA 22191
(703) 580-6501
Gr: 1-7 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
New Dominion Alternative (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
8220 Conner Dr
Manassas, VA 20111
(703) 361-9808
Manassas, VA 20111
(703) 361-9808
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Prince William County, VA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Prince William County, VA include Mary G. Porter Traditional, Gainesville Middle School and Ronald Wilson Reagan Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Prince William County?
19 public middle schools are located in Prince William County.
What is the racial composition of students in Prince William County?
Prince William County public middle schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Prince William County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Prince William County include: E.h. Marsteller Middle School vs. Gainesville Middle School, Louise A. Benton Middle School vs. Herbert J. Saunders Middle School, Herbert J. Saunders Middle School vs. Louise A. Benton Middle School
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