Best public middle schools in the Richmond metro area

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July 10, 2025
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Best public middle schools in the Richmond metro area

Stacker compiled a list of the best public middle schools in the Richmond metro area using data from the Niche. Niche uses five weighted factors for its rankings: academics grade, teachers grade, district overall grade, culture & diversity grade, and parent / student surveys. You can read more about the methodology here.

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#10. Holman Middle School

- School grades: 6-8
- Location: Henrico County Public Schools, VA
- Enrollment: 862 (16:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B+

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#9. Robious Middle School

- School grades: 6-8
- Location: Chesterfield County Public Schools, VA
- Enrollment: 1,115 (15:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B+

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#8. Pocahontas Middle School

- School grades: 6-8
- Location: Henrico County Public Schools, VA
- Enrollment: 834 (16:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B+

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#7. Midlothian Middle School

- School grades: 6-8
- Location: Chesterfield County Public Schools, VA
- Enrollment: 1,297 (15:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B+

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#6. Short Pump Middle School

- School grades: 6-8
- Location: Henrico County Public Schools, VA
- Enrollment: 1,082 (17:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B+

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#5. Tuckahoe Middle School

- School grades: 6-8
- Location: Henrico County Public Schools, VA
- Enrollment: 1,057 (17:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: B+

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#4. Liberty Middle School

- School grades: 6-8
- Location: Hanover County Public Schools, VA
- Enrollment: 917 (13:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A-

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#3. Bell Creek Middle School

- School grades: 6-8
- Location: Hanover County Public Schools, VA
- Enrollment: 933 (12:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A-

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#2. Oak Knoll Middle School

- School grades: 6-8
- Location: Hanover County Public Schools, VA
- Enrollment: 881 (13:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#1. Chickahominy Middle School

- School grades: 6-8
- Location: Hanover County Public Schools, VA
- Enrollment: 1,123 (14:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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