For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 526 students in 23702, VA.
The top ranked public middle school in 23702, VA is Cradock Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 23702 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in 23702, VA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public middle school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23702, VA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cradock Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
21 Alden Ave
Portsmouth, VA 23702
(757) 393-8788
Portsmouth, VA 23702
(757) 393-8788
Grades: 7-8
| 526 students
23702, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cradock Technical & Career Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
4300 George Washington Highway
Portsmouth, VA 23702
(757) 393-8117
Portsmouth, VA 23702
(757) 393-8117
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 23702, VA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 23702, VA include Cradock Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 23702?
1 public middle schools are located in 23702.
What is the racial composition of students in 23702?
23702 public middle schools minority enrollment is 93% 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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