For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,292 students in Accomack County, VA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Accomack County, VA are Chincoteague High School, Tangier Combined and Nandua Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Accomack County, VA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in Accomack County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public middle school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Accomack County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chincoteague High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4586 Main St
Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
(757) 336-6166
Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
(757) 336-6166
Gr: 6-12 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Tangier Combined
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4375 School Lane
Tangier, VA 23440
(757) 891-2315
Tangier, VA 23440
(757) 891-2315
Gr: PK-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #33.
Nandua Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
20330 Warrior Dr.
Onley, VA 23418
(757) 787-7037
Onley, VA 23418
(757) 787-7037
Gr: 6-8 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #44.
Arcadia Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
29485 Horsey Rd.
Oak Hall, VA 23416
(757) 824-4862
Oak Hall, VA 23416
(757) 824-4862
Gr: 6-8 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Accomack County, VA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Accomack County, VA include Chincoteague High School, Tangier Combined and Nandua Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Accomack County?
4 public middle schools are located in Accomack County.
What is the racial composition of students in Accomack County?
Accomack County public middle schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public middle schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Accomack County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Accomack County include: Nandua Middle School vs. Arcadia Middle School, Nandua Middle School vs. Chincoteague High School
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