Approximately 55% of public middle school students in Virginia are eligible for free lunch (2025).
The public middle schools with the highest eligible for free lunch are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public middle school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Virginia is Academy For Discovery At Lakewood with 100% of students eligible.
Eligible for Free Lunch Range: 100%
100%
Avg. Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Public Middle Schools Eligible For Free Lunch in Virginia (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 481. - 48.
Academy For Discovery At Lakewood
(Math: 43% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 3-8
1701 Alsace Ave
Norfolk, VA 23509
(757) 628-2477
Norfolk, VA 23509
(757) 628-2477
Rank: #1 - 481. - 48.
Albert Hill Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-8
3400 Patterson Ave
Richmond, VA 23221
(804) 780-6107
Richmond, VA 23221
(804) 780-6107
Rank: #1 - 481. - 48.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
15 S. Oak Avenue
Highland Springs, VA 23074
(804) 652-3600
Highland Springs, VA 23074
(804) 652-3600
Rank: #1 - 481. - 48.
Arcadia Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-8
29485 Horsey Rd.
Oak Hall, VA 23416
(757) 824-4862
Oak Hall, VA 23416
(757) 824-4862
Rank: #1 - 481. - 48.
Breckinridge Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-8
3901 Williamson Rd Nw
Roanoke, VA 24012
(540) 853-2251
Roanoke, VA 24012
(540) 853-2251
Rank: #1 - 481. - 48.
Carter G. Woodson Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-8
1000 Winston Churchill Drive
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804) 541-6404
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804) 541-6404
Rank: #1 - 481. - 48.
Central High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
17024 The Trail
King And Queen Court House, VA 23085
(804) 785-6102
King And Queen Court House, VA 23085
(804) 785-6102
Rank: #1 - 481. - 48.
Charles City County High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
10039 Courthouse Rd
Charles City, VA 23030
(804) 829-9249
Charles City, VA 23030
(804) 829-9249
Rank: #1 - 481. - 48.
Chilhowie Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-8
1162 East Lee Hwy
Chilhowie, VA 24319
(276) 646-3942
Chilhowie, VA 24319
(276) 646-3942
Rank: #1 - 481. - 48.
Chincoteague High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
4586 Main St
Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
(757) 336-6166
Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
(757) 336-6166
Rank: #1 - 481. - 48.
Churchland Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-8
4051 River Shore Rd
Portsmouth, VA 23703
(757) 686-2512
Portsmouth, VA 23703
(757) 686-2512
Rank: #1 - 481. - 48.
Cradock Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-8
21 Alden Ave
Portsmouth, VA 23702
(757) 393-8788
Portsmouth, VA 23702
(757) 393-8788
Rank: #1 - 481. - 48.
Crossroads Prek-8 School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-8
8021 Old Ocean View Rd.
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757) 531-3050
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757) 531-3050
Rank: #1 - 481. - 48.
Dogwood Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-8
1701 Floyd Ave
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6231
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6231
Rank: #1 - 481. - 48.
Edward W. Wyatt Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-8
206 Slagles Lake Rd
Emporia, VA 23847
(434) 634-5159
Emporia, VA 23847
(434) 634-5159
Rank: #1 - 481. - 48.
Elydale Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 5-7
128 Elydale Road
Ewing, VA 24248
(276) 445-4439
Ewing, VA 24248
(276) 445-4439
Rank: #1 - 481. - 48.
Fieldale-collinsville Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-8
645 Miles Road
Collinsville, VA 24078
(276) 647-3841
Collinsville, VA 24078
(276) 647-3841
Rank: #1 - 481. - 48.
Franklin High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 8-12
310 Crescent Drive
Franklin, VA 23851
(757) 562-5187
Franklin, VA 23851
(757) 562-5187
Rank: #1 - 481. - 48.
Franklin Military Academy
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
701 North 37th Street
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4968
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4968
Rank: #1 - 481. - 48.
Galax Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-8
202 Maroon Tide Dr
Galax, VA 24333
(276) 236-6124
Galax, VA 24333
(276) 236-6124
Rank: #1 - 481. - 48.
Henderson Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-8
4319 Old Brook Rd
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 780-8288
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 780-8288
Rank: #1 - 481. - 48.
James H. Cary Intermediate
(Math: 16% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 5-8
912 Intermediate School Circle
Tappahannock, VA 22560
(804) 443-3040
Tappahannock, VA 22560
(804) 443-3040
Rank: #1 - 481. - 48.
James S. Russell Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-8
19400 Christanna Hwy
Lawrenceville, VA 23868
(434) 848-2132
Lawrenceville, VA 23868
(434) 848-2132
Rank: #1 - 481. - 48.
Jonesville Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 5-7
160 Bulldog Circle
Jonesville, VA 24263
(276) 346-1011
Jonesville, VA 24263
(276) 346-1011
Rank: #1 - 481. - 48.
Joseph P. King Jr. Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-7
501 Charles Street
Franklin, VA 23851
(757) 562-4631
Franklin, VA 23851
(757) 562-4631
Rank: #1 - 481. - 48.
L.f. Addington Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 5-8
324 School St
Wise, VA 24293
(276) 328-8821
Wise, VA 24293
(276) 328-8821
Rank: #1 - 481. - 48.
Lancaster Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-7
191 School Street
Kilmarnock, VA 22482
(804) 462-5100
Kilmarnock, VA 22482
(804) 462-5100
Rank: #1 - 481. - 48.
Laurel Park Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-8
280 Laurel Park Avenue
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276) 632-7216
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276) 632-7216
Rank: #1 - 481. - 48.
Lee High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 8-12
200 Generals Lane
Jonesville, VA 24263
(276) 346-0173
Jonesville, VA 24263
(276) 346-0173
Rank: #1 - 481. - 48.
Lucille M. Brown Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-8
6300 Jahnke Rd
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 319-3013
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 319-3013
Rank: #1 - 481. - 48.
Marion Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-8
134 Wilden St
Marion, VA 24354
(276) 783-4466
Marion, VA 24354
(276) 783-4466
Rank: #1 - 481. - 48.
Martinsville Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-8
201 Brown St.
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276) 403-5886
Martinsville, VA 24112
(276) 403-5886
Rank: #1 - 481. - 48.
Millboro Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-7
411 Church Street
Millboro, VA 24460
(540) 997-5452
Millboro, VA 24460
(540) 997-5452
Rank: #1 - 481. - 48.
Montross Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-8
8884 Menokin Road
Montross, VA 22520
(804) 493-9818
Montross, VA 22520
(804) 493-9818
Rank: #1 - 481. - 48.
Nandua Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-8
20330 Warrior Dr.
Onley, VA 23418
(757) 787-7037
Onley, VA 23418
(757) 787-7037
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Virginia average of public middle schools students eligible for free lunch?
The Virginia average of public middle schools students eligible for free lunch is 55%% for 2025.
What are the public middle schools with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Virginia?
The best top ranked public middle schools in Virginia include Academy For Discovery At Lakewood, Albert Hill Middle School and An Achievable Dream Middle And High School Oak Avenue Comple.
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