Middlesex County Schools & Education
Middlesex County, Virginia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
46/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
87.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
87.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 89.0%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,787
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,941
School Score
46/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 54/100
State Score Position
#85
of 127 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Middlesex County
Measured School Summary
Middlesex County performs at an average level with a school score of 46/100 and a solid graduation rate of 87.0%.
Funding Context
At $7,787 per pupil, Middlesex County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 15% below the Virginia average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 2.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 2% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Middlesex County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
3 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
46/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #85 of 127 Virginia counties with school score data.
Completion
87.0%
2.0 pts below the state average
Funding context
$7,787
$154 below the state average
School coverage
3
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Middlesex County has 3 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Middlesex County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Small-system county
Middlesex County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#85
of 127 Virginia counties with school score data. The county score is 8 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Middlesex County Public Schools
Elementary to high school visible
1,244 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Middlesex County Public Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 3 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Middlesex County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Middlesex County, Virginia
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Efficient Rural Schooling on the Middle Peninsula
Middlesex County features a simple but effective school landscape with 3 public schools serving 1,244 students. This single-district system provides one dedicated building for each level of education: elementary, middle, and high.
A Single Focused School District
Middlesex County Public Schools manages all 1,244 students across its three campuses. The district operates without charter schools, focusing its resources on the primary public infrastructure in the county.
A Small-School Feel in a Rural Setting
All students in the county attend schools in rural locales, with an average school size of 415. Middlesex Elementary is the largest campus with 611 students, while St. Clare Walker Middle provides a smaller community of 287 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
3
in Middlesex County
Reported Enrollment
1,244
3 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Middlesex County
Middlesex County Public Schools
3 Public Schools in Middlesex County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 3 of 3 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesex Elementary | Record | Middlesex County Public Schools | Locust Hill, 23092Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 611 |
| MIDDLESEX HIGH | Record | Middlesex County Public Schools | Saluda, 23149Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 346 |
| ST. CLARE WALKER MIDDLE | Record | Middlesex County Public Schools | Locust Hill, 23092Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 287 |
Middlesex Elementary
Middlesex County Public Schools
Locust Hill, 23092 / Rural: Distant
MIDDLESEX HIGH
Middlesex County Public Schools
Saluda, 23149 / Rural: Distant
ST. CLARE WALKER MIDDLE
Middlesex County Public Schools
Locust Hill, 23092 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,787
State avg $7,941
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Schools in Middlesex County, Virginia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Middlesex County, Virginia?
Middlesex County features a simple but effective school landscape with 3 public schools serving 1,244 students. This single-district system provides one dedicated building for each level of education: elementary, middle, and high.
What are the major school districts in Middlesex County, Virginia?
Middlesex County Public Schools manages all 1,244 students across its three campuses. The district operates without charter schools, focusing its resources on the primary public infrastructure in the county.
What is the school experience like in Middlesex County?
All students in the county attend schools in rural locales, with an average school size of 415. Middlesex Elementary is the largest campus with 611 students, while St. Clare Walker Middle provides a smaller community of 287 students.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.