For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 408 students in Lancaster, VA.
The top ranked public middle school in Lancaster, VA is Lancaster High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lancaster, VA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in Lancaster have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public middle school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lancaster, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lancaster High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8815 Mary Ball Rd
Lancaster, VA 22503
(804) 462-5100
Lancaster, VA 22503
(804) 462-5100
Grades: 8-12
| 408 students
Lancaster, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
36 Primary School Circle
Lancaster, VA 22503
(804) 462-5100
Lancaster, VA 22503
(804) 462-5100
Grades: K-4
| 316 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Lancaster, VA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Lancaster, VA include Lancaster High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lancaster?
1 public middle schools are located in Lancaster.
What is the racial composition of students in Lancaster?
Lancaster public middle schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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