For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 844 students in 23601, VA.
The top ranked public middle school in 23601, VA is Homer L. Hines Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 23601 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in 23601, VA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public middle school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23601, VA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Homer L. Hines Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
561 Mclawhorne Dr
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 591-4878
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 591-4878
Grades: 6-8
| 844 students
23601, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1241 Gatewood Road
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 591-4963
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 591-4963
Grades: PK
| 208 students
21 Burns Drive
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 591-4815
Newport News, VA 23601
(757) 591-4815
Grades: PK-5
| 285 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 23601, VA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 23601, VA include Homer L. Hines Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 23601?
1 public middle schools are located in 23601.
What is the racial composition of students in 23601?
23601 public middle schools minority enrollment is 83% 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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