For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public middle schools serving 5,287 students in Richmond City, VA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Richmond City, VA are Franklin Military Academy, Albert Hill Middle School and Richmond Alternative. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richmond City, VA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in Richmond City have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public middle school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Middle Schools in Richmond City (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Franklin Military Academy
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
701 North 37th Street
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4968
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4968
Gr: 6-12 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Albert Hill Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3400 Patterson Ave
Richmond, VA 23221
(804) 780-6107
Richmond, VA 23221
(804) 780-6107
Gr: 6-8 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
Richmond Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
119 West Leigh Street
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4388
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4388
Gr: 6-12 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1
Rank: #44.
Yvonne B. Miller High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 E. Main Street, Floor 20
Richmond, VA 23219
(804) 371-0700
Richmond, VA 23219
(804) 371-0700
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #55.
Lucille M. Brown Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6300 Jahnke Rd
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 319-3013
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 319-3013
Gr: 6-8 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #66.
Dogwood Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1701 Floyd Ave
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6231
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6231
Gr: 6-8 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #77.
Fairfield Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5121 Nine Mile Rd
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 328-4020
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 328-4020
Gr: 6-8 | 889 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
River City Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6300 Hull Street Rd
Richmond, VA 23224
(804) 272-7554
Richmond, VA 23224
(804) 272-7554
Gr: 6-8 | 1,177 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Amelia Street Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1821 Amelia St
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6275
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6275
Gr: PK-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1010.
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Mosby St
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-8011
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-8011
Gr: 6-8 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
3820 Nine Mile Road
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 305-9263
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 305-9263
Gr: K-12 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
Richmond Hospital Ep.
Special Education School
1000 E Marshall St, Vmi Bdlg
Richmond, VA 23298
(804) 828-0426
Richmond, VA 23298
(804) 828-0426
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
301 N. 9th Street
Richmond, VA 23219
(804) 310-0066
Richmond, VA 23219
(804) 310-0066
Gr: K-12 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Virginia Treatment Center
Special Education School
515 N 10th Street
Richmond, VA 23298
(804) 828-2676
Richmond, VA 23298
(804) 828-2676
Gr: PK-12
Richmond City ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2120 Fendall Ave
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 780-4785
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 780-4785
Gr: PK-5 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
600 S Laburnum Ave
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 226-8745
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 226-8745
Gr: PK-5 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Adult Career Dev Center (Acdc) (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
119 West Leigh St
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4388
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4388
Adult Career Dev. Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
119 West Leigh St
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4388
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4388
Gr: PK-11
1001 Cedar Fork Road
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 343-6550
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 343-6550
Gr: PK-5 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
201 E Brookland Pk Blvd
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 780-4332
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 780-4332
Gr: 6-8 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
1101 Dance St
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6234
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6234
Gr: PK-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
6300 Hull Street Rd
Richmond, VA 23224
(804) 745-3600
Richmond, VA 23224
(804) 745-3600
Gr: 6-8 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
1611 N 31st St
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-8526
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-8526
Gr: 9-12 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
7824 Forest Hill Ave
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 272-7554
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 272-7554
Gr: 6-8 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Henrico Juvenile Detention Home (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
4201 E. Parham Rd.
Henrico, VA 23273
(804) 556-4214
Henrico, VA 23273
(804) 556-4214
New Bridge School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
5915 Nine Mile Rd
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 328-6125
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 328-6125
Gr: 3-8 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
3411 Semmes Ave
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 780-5021
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 780-5021
Gr: PK-5 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
2901 Thalen St
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 343-6535
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 343-6535
Gr: PK-5 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
2100 Sussex St
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4318
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4318
Gr: PK-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Richmond City, VA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Richmond City, VA include Franklin Military Academy, Albert Hill Middle School and Richmond Alternative.
How many public middle schools are located in Richmond City?
14 public middle schools are located in Richmond City.
What is the racial composition of students in Richmond City?
Richmond City public middle schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Richmond City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Richmond City include: Dogwood Middle School vs. Albert Hill Middle School, Albert Hill Middle School vs. Dogwood Middle School, River City Middle School vs. Lucille M. Brown Middle School
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