For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 917 students in 23005, VA.
The top-ranked public middle school in 23005, VA is Liberty Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 23005 have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in 23005, VA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public middle school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23005, VA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Liberty Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13496 Liberty School Road
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 365-8060
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 365-8060
Gr: 6-8 | 917 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
23005, Virginia 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
310 S James St
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 365-8120
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 365-8120
Gr: PK-2 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Soar Academy (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
13496 Liberty School Road
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 365-8060
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 365-8060
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 23005, VA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 23005, VA include Liberty Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 23005?
1 public middle schools are located in 23005.
What is the racial composition of students in 23005?
23005 public middle schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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