For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,374 students in Richmond County, VA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Richmond County, VA are Rappahannock High School and Richmond County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richmond County, VA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in Richmond County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% 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 Richmond County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rappahannock High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6914 Richmond Rd
Warsaw, VA 22572
(804) 333-3551
Warsaw, VA 22572
(804) 333-3551
Gr: 8-12 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Richmond County Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
361 Walnut St
Warsaw, VA 22572
(804) 333-3510
Warsaw, VA 22572
(804) 333-3510
Gr: PK-7 | 854 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Richmond County, VA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Richmond County, VA include Rappahannock High School and Richmond County Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Richmond County?
2 public middle schools are located in Richmond County.
What is the racial composition of students in Richmond County?
Richmond County public middle schools minority enrollment is 42% 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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