For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 973 students in the neighborhood of Willow Oaks, Hampton, VA.
The top ranked public middle school in Willow Oaks is Benjamin Syms Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Willow Oaks, Hampton, VA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public middle school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Willow Oaks, Hampton, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Benjamin Syms Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
170 Fox Hill Rd
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 850-5050
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 850-5050
Grades: 6-8
| 865 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Willow Oaks, Hampton, VA?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Willow Oaks, Hampton, VA include Benjamin Syms Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Willow Oaks, Hampton?
1 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Willow Oaks, Hampton.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Willow Oaks, Hampton?
the neighborhood of Willow Oaks, Hampton public middle schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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