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Best Alexandria Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 13,576 students in Alexandria, VA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Alexandria, VA are Twain Middle School, Hayfield Secondary and George Washington Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alexandria, VA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in Alexandria have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public middle school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Alexandria, VA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Twain Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4700 Franconia Rd
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 313-3700
Gr: 7-8 | 986 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Hayfield Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7630 Telegraph Rd
Alexandria, VA 22315
(703) 924-7400
Gr: 7-12 | 3,239 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
George Washington Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1005 Mount Vernon Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 706-4500
Gr: 6-8 | 1,358 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
Sandburg Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8428 Fort Hunt Rd
Alexandria, VA 22308
(703) 799-6100
Gr: 7-8 | 1,403 student Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #55.
Patrick Henry K-8 School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4643 Taney Ave
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 461-4170
Gr: PK-8 | 1,058 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #66.
Glasgow Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4101 Fairfax Pkwy
Alexandria, VA 22312
(703) 813-8700
Gr: 6-8 | 1,724 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #77.
Holmes Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6525 Montrose St
Alexandria, VA 22312
(703) 658-5900
Gr: 6-8 | 892 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #88.
Whitman Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2500 Parkers Ln
Alexandria, VA 22306
(703) 660-2400
Gr: 7-8 | 819 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #99.
Francis C. Hammond Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4646 Seminary Road
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 461-4100
Gr: 6-8 | 1,510 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1010.
Jefferson-houston Pk-8 School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1501 Cameron St
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 706-4400
Gr: PK-8 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Alexandria, Virginia

Alexandria, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Alc At Cameron (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3434 Campbell Dr
Alexandria, VA 22303
(703) 329-2100
Gr: PK-6
Bryant Headstart Program Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2709 Popkins Ln
Alexandria, VA 22306
(703) 660-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Charles Cotesworth Pinckney Elementary School (Closed 2023)
4400 Mark Center Dr
Alexandria, VA 22350
(571) 372-0590
Gr: 2-6 | 330 students Minority enrollment: 66%
Cummings Elementary School (Closed 2017)
4400 Mark Center Dr
Alexandria, VA 22350
(571) 372-0590
Fairfax Day Reporting Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2812 Franklin St
Alexandria, VA 22306
(703) 718-2320
Francis C Hammond 1 Middle School (Closed 2015)
4646 Seminary Rd
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 461-4100
Gr: 6-8 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Francis Hammond 3 Middle School (Closed 2015)
4646 Seminary Road
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 461-4100
Gr: 6-8 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
George Washington 1 Middle School (Closed 2015)
1005 Mt Vernon Ave
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 706-4500
Gr: 6-8 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
George Washington 2 Middle School (Closed 2015)
1005 Mt. Vernon Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 706-4500
Gr: 6-8 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Illesheim Elementary School (Closed 2016)
4400 Mark Center Dr
Alexandria, VA 22350
(571) 372-0590
Lajes Elementary/high School (Closed 2016)
4400 Mark Center Dr
Alexandria, VA 22350
(571) 372-0590
Marshall Elementary School (Closed 2017)
4400 Mark Center Dr
Alexandria, VA 22350
(571) 372-0590
Gr: PK-5
Menwith Hill Elementary/high School (Closed 2017)
4400 Mark Center Dr
Alexandria, VA 22350
(571) 372-0590
Rainbow Elementary School (Closed 2016)
4400 Mark Center Dr
Alexandria, VA 22350
(571) 372-0590
Spangdahlem Elementary School (Closed 2017)
4400 Mark Center Dr
Alexandria, VA 22350
(571) 372-0590
Gr: PK-5

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Alexandria, VA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Alexandria, VA include Twain Middle School, Hayfield Secondary and George Washington Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Alexandria?
10 public middle schools are located in Alexandria.
What is the racial composition of students in Alexandria?
Alexandria public middle schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Alexandria are often viewed compared to one another?

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