For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 287 students in Pennington Gap, VA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Pennington Gap, VA is Pennington Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pennington Gap, VA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in Pennington Gap have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public middle school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Pennington Gap, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pennington Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
121 Bobcat Circle
Pennington Gap, VA 24277
(276) 546-1453
Pennington Gap, VA 24277
(276) 546-1453
Gr: 5-7 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Pennington Gap, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
201 Middle School Dr
Pennington Gap, VA 24277
(276) 546-1453
Pennington Gap, VA 24277
(276) 546-1453
Gr: 6-8 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Pennington Gap, VA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Pennington Gap, VA include Pennington Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Pennington Gap?
1 public middle schools are located in Pennington Gap.
What is the racial composition of students in Pennington Gap?
Pennington Gap public middle schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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