Best Public Middle Schools in Suffolk, VA (2025-26)

Best Suffolk Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 3,219 students in Suffolk, VA.

The top ranked public middle schools in Suffolk, 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, VA public middle schools have an score of 68% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and score of 69% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in Suffolk have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 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, VA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

John Yeates Middle School

(Math: 83% | Reading: 83%)
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4901 Bennetts Pasture Rd
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%)
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7401 Burbage Drive
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%)
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200 Forest Glen Dr
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%)
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2325 E Washington St
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%)
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350 Kings Fork Rd.
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 923-5246

Gr: 6-8 | 984 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%

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Location

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Florence Bowser Elementary School (Closed 2018)

4540 Nansemond Pkwy
Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 923-4164

Gr: PK-5 | 770 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 57%

Fostering Innovation And Relevance Through Stem And Trades (Closed 2018)

Vocational School

4169 Pruden Avenue
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 925-5651

John F. Kennedy Alternative (Closed 2005)

Alternative School

2325 E Washington St
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 925-5560

Mount Zion Elementary School (Closed 2012)

3264 Pruden Blvd
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

Robertson Elementary School (Closed 2012)

132 Robertson St
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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Suffolk, VA?

The top ranked public middle schools in Suffolk, 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?

5 public middle schools are located in Suffolk.

What is the racial composition of students in Suffolk?

Suffolk 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 are often viewed compared to one another?