For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 634 students in Altavista, VA.
The top ranked public middle school in Altavista, VA is Altavista High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Altavista, VA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in Altavista have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public middle school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Altavista, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Altavista High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
904 Bedford Avenue
Altavista, VA 24517
(434) 369-4768
Altavista, VA 24517
(434) 369-4768
Grades: 6-12
| 634 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Altavista, VA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Altavista, VA include Altavista High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Altavista?
1 public middle schools are located in Altavista.
What is the racial composition of students in Altavista?
Altavista public middle schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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