For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 5,471 students in Spotsylvania County, VA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Spotsylvania County, VA are Freedom Middle School, Ni River Middle School and Spotsylvania High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Spotsylvania County, VA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in Spotsylvania County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Virginia public middle school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Spotsylvania County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Freedom Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7315 Smith Station Rd.
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 548-1030
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 548-1030
Gr: PK-8 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Ni River Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11632 Catharpin Rd
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
(540) 785-3990
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
(540) 785-3990
Gr: 6-8 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Spotsylvania High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6975 Courthouse Rd
Spotsylvania, VA 22551
(540) 582-3882
Spotsylvania, VA 22551
(540) 582-3882
Gr: PK-12 | 1,394 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
Spotsylvania Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8801 Courthouse Rd
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
(540) 582-6341
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
(540) 582-6341
Gr: 6-8 | 1,009 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #55.
Chancellor Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6320 Harrison Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 786-8099
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 786-8099
Gr: 6-8 | 799 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #66.
Post Oak Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6959 Courthouse Rd
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
(540) 582-7517
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
(540) 582-7517
Gr: 6-8 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #77.
Thornburg Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6929 N Roxbury Mill Rd
Spotsylvania, VA 22551
(540) 582-7600
Spotsylvania, VA 22551
(540) 582-7600
Gr: 6-8 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #88.
Battlefield Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7320 Smith Station Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 786-4400
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 786-4400
Gr: 6-8 | 780 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Spotsylvania County, VA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Spotsylvania County, VA include Freedom Middle School, Ni River Middle School and Spotsylvania High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Spotsylvania County?
7 public middle schools are located in Spotsylvania County.
What is the racial composition of students in Spotsylvania County?
Spotsylvania County public middle schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Virginia public middle schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Spotsylvania County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Spotsylvania County include: Spotsylvania Middle School vs. Freedom Middle School, Ni River Middle School vs. Freedom Middle School, Freedom Middle School vs. Spotsylvania Middle School
Recent Articles
AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
Explore whether schools should assess student AI use, the benefits, risks, and what responsible AI report cards could look like in 2026.
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
Learn how school cell phone bans work in 2026, why districts are adopting them, and what parents should expect.
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Explore the latest 2026 trends, research, and strategies shaping parental involvement in public schools and student success.