Total enrollment
1,249
+83 (+7%) vs SY 2020-21
Middlesex County
Virginia · Public K-12
Middlesex County, Virginia hosts 3 public K-12 schools and around 1,249 students, averaging roughly 416 per school. Middlesex County Public Schools runs the largest share. By grade band, the county runs 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
4-year change in Middlesex County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Middlesex County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Virginia | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 70.6% | #57 of 115 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,249 | #114 of 118 | #2,609 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 3 | #114 of 118 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.2:1 | #19 of 118 | #602 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 95.4% | #19 of 107 | #195 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 50.1% | #73 of 115 | #1,096 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Residents
10,847
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
3
1 districts
Enrollment
1,249
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$75,060
Below Virginia avg
Free/reduced lunch
95.4%
Above Virginia avg
Elementary
1
620 students
Middle
1
259 students
High
1
370 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Middlesex County Public Schools
1,249 students · 1 district in Middlesex County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Middlesex County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
33.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
5.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.9%
civilian labor
Median age
56
16.0% under 18
Test scores in Middlesex County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Virginia state average: 74.2%.
Top 3 schools (ELA)
- Middlesex High· 90.0%
- St. Clare Walker Middle· 72.0%
- Middlesex Elementary· 65.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesex Elementary | Locust Hill | Elementary | PK-05 | 620 | · |
| Middlesex High | Saluda | High | 09-12 | 370 | · |
| St. Clare Walker Middle | Locust Hill | Middle | 06-08 | 259 | · |
Cities in Middlesex County
About Middlesex County
Middlesex County is a low-population Virginia county of about 10,847 residents, home to 3 public schools and roughly 1,249 students.
Stepping back, census numbers show median household income runs near $75,060, roughly 34% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 6%.
For a sense of the school types, Middlesex County comprises 1 elementary school (620 students), 1 middle school (259), and 1 high school (370).
Middlesex County Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 1,249 students on its own.
Trend over the past 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment grew 7%: 1,166 students in SY 2020-21 versus 1,249 in SY 2024-25.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Middlesex County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data