For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 855 students in Norton, VA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Norton, VA are J.i. Burton High School and Norton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Norton, VA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in Norton have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public middle school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Norton, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
J.i. Burton High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
109 11th St
Norton, VA 24273
(276) 679-2554
Norton, VA 24273
(276) 679-2554
Gr: 8-12 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Norton Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
205 E Park Ave
Norton, VA 24273
(276) 679-0971
Norton, VA 24273
(276) 679-0971
Gr: PK-7 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Norton, VA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Norton, VA include J.i. Burton High School and Norton Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Norton?
2 public middle schools are located in Norton.
What is the racial composition of students in Norton?
Norton public middle schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public middle schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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