For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 3,219 students in Suffolk City, VA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Suffolk City, VA are John Yeates Middle School, Colonel Fred Cherry Middle School and Forest Glen Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Suffolk City, VA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in Suffolk City have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% 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 Suffolk City (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John Yeates Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4901 Bennetts Pasture Rd
Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 923-4105
Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 923-4105
Gr: 6-8 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Colonel Fred Cherry Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7401 Burbage Drive
Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 925-6752
Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 925-6752
Gr: 6-8 | 728 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
Forest Glen Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Forest Glen Dr
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 925-5780
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 925-5780
Gr: 6-8 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #44.
John F. Kennedy Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2325 E Washington St
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 934-6212
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 934-6212
Gr: 6-8 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #55.
King's Fork Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
350 Kings Fork Rd.
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 923-5246
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 923-5246
Gr: 6-8 | 984 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Suffolk City 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4540 Nansemond Pkwy
Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 923-4164
Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 923-4164
Gr: PK-5 | 770 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
4169 Pruden Avenue
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 925-5651
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 925-5651
John F. Kennedy Alternative (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
2325 E Washington St
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 925-5560
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 925-5560
3264 Pruden Blvd
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 923-5244
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 923-5244
Gr: PK-5 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Pruden Center For Industry/tech (Closed 2008)
Vocational School
4169 Pruden Blvd
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 539-7407
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 539-7407
132 Robertson St
Suffolk, VA 23438
(757) 934-6211
Suffolk, VA 23438
(757) 934-6211
Gr: PK-5 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Suffolk Re-ed (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
2327 E. Washington St.
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 539-2388
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 539-2388
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Suffolk City, VA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Suffolk City, VA include John Yeates Middle School, Colonel Fred Cherry Middle School and Forest Glen Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Suffolk City?
5 public middle schools are located in Suffolk City.
What is the racial composition of students in Suffolk City?
Suffolk City public middle schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Suffolk City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Suffolk City include: John Yeates Middle School vs. King's Fork Middle School, John F. Kennedy Middle School vs. King's Fork Middle School, Forest Glen Middle School vs. King's Fork Middle School
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