For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,292 students in Accomack County, VA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Accomack County, VA are Chincoteague High School, Tangier Combined and Nandua Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Accomack County, VA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in Accomack County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public middle school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Accomack County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chincoteague High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4586 Main St
Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
(757) 336-6166
Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
(757) 336-6166
Gr: 6-12 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Tangier Combined
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4375 School Lane
Tangier, VA 23440
(757) 891-2315
Tangier, VA 23440
(757) 891-2315
Gr: K-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #33.
Nandua Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
20330 Warrior Dr.
Onley, VA 23418
(757) 787-7037
Onley, VA 23418
(757) 787-7037
Gr: 6-8 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
Arcadia Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
29485 Horsey Rd.
Oak Hall, VA 23416
(757) 824-4862
Oak Hall, VA 23416
(757) 824-4862
Gr: 6-8 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Accomack County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 10
Painter, VA 23420
(757) 442-6846
Painter, VA 23420
(757) 442-6846
Gr: 6-8 | 291 students Minority enrollment: 68%
Po Box 120
Accomac, VA 23301
(757) 787-3444
Accomac, VA 23301
(757) 787-3444
Gr: 6-8 | 433 students Minority enrollment: 62%
Onancock Learning Center - Ecse (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
6 College Ave
Parksley, VA 23421
(757) 787-7941
Parksley, VA 23421
(757) 787-7941
Po Box 85
Parksley, VA 23421
(757) 665-5051
Parksley, VA 23421
(757) 665-5051
Gr: 6-8 | 454 students Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Accomack County, VA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Accomack County, VA include Chincoteague High School, Tangier Combined and Nandua Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Accomack County?
4 public middle schools are located in Accomack County.
What is the racial composition of students in Accomack County?
Accomack County public middle schools minority enrollment is 56% 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 Accomack County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Accomack County include: Arcadia Middle School vs. Nandua Middle School, Nandua Middle School vs. Arcadia Middle School, Nandua Middle School vs. Chincoteague High School
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