2023 Best Public Middle Schools in the Norfolk Area

#1 Best Public Middle Schools in Norfolk Area.

Tabb Middle School

Blue checkmark.

York County School Division, VA,

6-8,

3 Niche users give it an average review of 3 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says I t was a typical middle school, however, first year students in 6th grade got their own hallway sand some of the best teachers! Administration was great there, club activities and meetings were....

Read 3 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 894,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#2 Best Public Middle Schools in Norfolk Area.

Old Donation School

Virginia Beach City Public Schools, VA,

2-8,

20 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says I loved the fact that the classes were hard, the work was all encompassing, and that I would rather donate to my middle school than to Caltech.That should say more than anything I write. I imagine, much like every other school, things have gotten worse and the curriculum has gotten easier. The teachers weren't anything special but at least...Was definitely the best school in the world when I was attending. Wish they didn't have to get a new building with normies....

Read 20 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 1,327,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,

#3 Best Public Middle Schools in Norfolk Area.

Great Neck Middle School

Virginia Beach City Public Schools, VA,

6-8,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 3.5 stars.

Read 2 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 1,072,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#4 Best Public Middle Schools in Norfolk Area.

Grafton Middle School

Blue checkmark.

York County School Division, VA,

6-8,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Middle School Student says I transferred to this school mid-season from Tokyo, and I was really nervous since that was my first time to attend an American public middle school, and my English proficiency level was not very....

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 882,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#5 Best Public Middle Schools in Norfolk Area.

Salem Middle School

Virginia Beach City Public Schools, VA,

6-8,

14 Niche users give it an average review of 3.3 stars.

Featured Review: Middle School Student says Salem Middle School is a very diverse school. There are lots of things to get involved in. The Music Department is really nice. Although, the administration is not so good. They just seem kinda blah....

Read 14 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 1,114,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,

#6 Best Public Middle Schools in Norfolk Area.

Princess Anne Middle School

Virginia Beach City Public Schools, VA,

6-8,

15 Niche users give it an average review of 3.1 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says It was an old, run-down dirty school, so that's why they're building a new one. Besides that, most of the teachers were nice and helpful. Additionally, there were plenty of clubs and the news team....

Read 15 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 1,293,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#7 Best Public Middle Schools in Norfolk Area.

Queens Lake Middle School

Blue checkmark.

York County School Division, VA,

6-8,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 522,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#8 Best Public Middle Schools in Norfolk Area.

Yorktown Middle School

Blue checkmark.

York County School Division, VA,

6-8,

12 Niche users give it an average review of 4.6 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says When I went to Yorktown Middle School, I had some of the most hardworking teachers. They all went above and beyond to help us understand the lessons and came up with creative ways to learn in the....

Read 12 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 664,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#9 Best Public Middle Schools in Norfolk Area.

Great Bridge Middle School

Chesapeake Public Schools, VA,

6-8,

5 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.

Featured Review: Middle School Student says This school is filled with amazing teachers and kids that are there not just to learn but to spend time with their friends in their favorite classes. Not every middle school has that enjoyable....

Read 5 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 1,253,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#10 Best Public Middle Schools in Norfolk Area.

Hugo A. Owens Middle School

Chesapeake Public Schools, VA,

6-8,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Middle School Student says I loved it I really liked my science teacher and she was so nice but some teacher gave me a hard time but overall for me it has a good system!.

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 1,284,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#11 Best Public Middle Schools in Norfolk Area.

Plaza Middle School

Virginia Beach City Public Schools, VA,

6-8,

6 Niche users give it an average review of 3.5 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says I remember it being a school that provided everything I needed to learn comfortably, but also the hard work that you hated as a kid. (even though it works out for the best in the end...).

Read 6 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 1,029,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#12 Best Public Middle Schools in Norfolk Area.

Francis W. Jones Magnet Middle School

Hampton City Public Schools, VA,

6-8,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says This school was magnificently beautiful with all of its interior decor and pristine classrooms. When I first walked into the school halls, I was amazed at how well kept and futuristic it looked. I....

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 685,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#13 Best Public Middle Schools in Norfolk Area.

Poquoson Middle School

Blue checkmark.

Poquoson City Public Schools, VA,

6-8,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 517,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#14 Best Public Middle Schools in Norfolk Area.

Hickory Middle School

Chesapeake Public Schools, VA,

6-8,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 3 stars.

Featured Review: Middle School Student says The teachers are knowledgable and helpful. The librarian is very nice and encourages lots of reading. The staff and student population could be more diverse..

Read 2 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 1,317,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#15 Best Public Middle Schools in Norfolk Area.

Toano Middle School

Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools, VA,

6-8,

3 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.

Featured Review: Freshman says I enjoyed toano, but I wished they would get rid of the uniforms. They had no use other than to get rid of money barriers such as brand and their logos. It was hard to find some of the items needed....

Read 3 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 630,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#16 Best Public Middle Schools in Norfolk Area.

Independence Middle School

Virginia Beach City Public Schools, VA,

6-8,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 2.5 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says Currently, I'm a Senior at Tallwood High School, but Independence was my middle school. I was in quite a bit of clubs that were active and the events at school were always well planned. I thought I....

Read 2 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 1,258,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#17 Best Public Middle Schools in Norfolk Area.

Lynnhaven Middle School

Virginia Beach City Public Schools, VA,

6-8,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says It was nice, good friends and teachers. There were cases where the environment was not great for learning but it got better as I grew older and I became more interested in learning for myself..

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 973,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#18 Best Public Middle Schools in Norfolk Area.

Greenbrier Middle School

Chesapeake Public Schools, VA,

6-8,

7 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Middle School Student says I loved my experience at Greenbrier Middle. Not only is there several support systems at the school, but they make sure that the students and staff's safety comes first. They make sure that you....

Read 7 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 891,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

#19 Best Public Middle Schools in Norfolk Area.

Landstown Middle School

Virginia Beach City Public Schools, VA,

6-8,

18 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says The experience at Landstown Middle School was quite interesting, due to the sheer amount of diversity found within the school community. However, it was a positive experience..

Read 18 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 1,357,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,

#20 Best Public Middle Schools in Norfolk Area.

Berkeley Middle School

Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools, VA,

6-8,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says I remember 8th grade now a (11th grader)!! It was so much fun!! This school was like a party zone every day!! The teachers were great and we would have pep raleys all the time and have filed days and....

Read 2 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 599,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#21 Best Public Middle Schools in Norfolk Area.

Corporate Landing Middle School

Virginia Beach City Public Schools, VA,

6-8,

6 Niche users give it an average review of 2.3 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says Corporate is a good school! You learn a lot of things and you get ahead for highschool . From a senior that went to this school I am greatly appreciate it..

Read 6 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 1,129,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#22 Best Public Middle Schools in Norfolk Area.

Virginia Beach Middle School

Virginia Beach City Public Schools, VA,

6-8,

3 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Top notch school. Teachers are great and the school is well laid out. one of the newer schools in the area.easy access and plenty of parking.lots of programs for the students to do and well run....

Read 3 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Students: 660,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#23 Best Public Middle Schools in Norfolk Area.

John Yeates Middle School

Suffolk City Public Schools, VA,

6-8,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 3 stars.

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Students: 477,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,

#24 Best Public Middle Schools in Norfolk Area.

Brandon Middle School

Virginia Beach City Public Schools, VA,

6-8,

6 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says Brandon middle school is a place where students are welcomed to have fun and learn with great teachers. The overall atmosphere of the school is amazing and I have great memories of going to this....

Read 6 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Students: 1,098,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#25 Best Public Middle Schools in Norfolk Area.

B.T. Washington Middle School

Newport News City Public Schools, VA,

6-8,

8 Niche users give it an average review of 3.3 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says Booker T. is a good school that challenges their students while maintaining a focus on the environment..

Read 8 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Students: 435,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,