Middlesex High

Summary:

Middlesex High is a public high school located in Saluda, Virginia, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 346 students. The school consistently performs above the state average in academic assessments, particularly in Algebra I, Biology, and English Reading, with proficiency rates often 10-20 percentage points higher than the state averages.

Middlesex High excels in supporting the academic achievement of specific student subgroups, such as African American students, White students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. The school has shown a consistent trend of improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from a 1-star rating in 2013-2014 to a 4-star rating in 2021-2022 and 2023-2024. However, the school has a relatively homogeneous student population, with a majority (74.28%) of White students, compared to nearby schools like Gloucester High and Central High, which have more diverse student populations.

Middlesex High has experienced a significant increase in its free and reduced lunch rate, from 38.51% in 2021-2022 to 99.42% in 2022-2023, suggesting a growing economic need within the school's community. The school's per-student spending has consistently increased, from $12,779 in 2018-2019 to $14,348 in 2020-2021, which may contribute to its strong academic performance. Compared to nearby schools like Mathews High, Central High, and Lancaster High, Middlesex High generally outperforms them in academic measures, but West Point Middle/High also demonstrates strong academic performance and a higher statewide ranking.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 454 General Puller Highway
       Saluda, VA  23149


(804) 758-2132

District: Middlesex County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
47th of 329 Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,348 Help


Feeder schools for Middlesex High:

Elementary:    Middlesex Elementary
Middle:    St. Clare Walker Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  11.5 Help
Number of students:  346

Racial breakdown:

White:
74.3%
African American:
16.2%
Hispanic:
5.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.4% Help


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Compare Details Middlesex High ranks better than 85.7% of high schools in Virginia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.21. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Middlesex High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Middlesex High is $14,348.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Middlesex High:

SchoolDigger ranks Middlesex High 47th of 329 Virginia public high schools. (See Middlesex High in the ranking list.)

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Middlesex County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Middlesex County Public Schools 37th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Middlesex High

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Rank History for all students at Middlesex High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 37.04 239th 308 22.4%
2006 21.19 296th 314 5.7%
2007 24.16 287th 313 8.3%
2008 60.11 94th 316 70.3%
2009 61.60 88th 313 71.9%
2010 66.90 56th 317 82.3%
2011 61.32 97th 320 69.7%
2012 44.32 199th 321 38.0%
2013 50.12 144th 321 55.1%
2014 28.56 267th 322 17.1%
2015 36.65 227th 322 29.5%
2016 44.86 189th 321 41.1%
2017 49.79 159th 324 50.9%
2018 48.19 173rd 326 46.9%
2019 48.13 179th 327 45.3%
2021 73.90 19th 327 94.2%
2022 68.38 59th 325 81.8%
2023 66.72 104th 326 68.1%
2024 76.21 47th 329 85.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Middlesex High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 79.78 29th 320 90.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Middlesex High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 75.76 46th 320 85.6%
2024 66.52 103rd 322 68.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Middlesex High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 52.25 117th 249 53.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Middlesex High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 62.42 126th 321 60.7%
2024 79.51 37th 322 88.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Middlesex High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 44.90 143rd 240 40.4%
2024 78.75 25th 249 90.0%
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Rank History for White students at Middlesex High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 58.84 134th 315 57.5%
2024 73.46 37th 314 88.2%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Middlesex High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 392 392
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 385 385
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 407 407
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 410 410
1993 286 131 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 420
1994 304 146 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 453
1995 264 122 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 390
1996 264 122 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 390
1997 265 107 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 373
1998 280 109 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 390
1999 270 101 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 373
2000 267 108 1 2 0 n/a n/a -4 374
2001 275 109 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 387
2002 307 102 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 411
2003 307 102 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 411
2004 326 107 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 439
2005 324 102 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 433
2006 340 121 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 465
2007 350 124 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 477
2008 329 119 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 456
2009 322 119 1 9 0 n/a n/a 0 451
2010 293 105 1 12 1 n/a n/a 1 413
2011 268 92 2 10 2 0 12 0 386
2012 258 74 2 9 4 0 18 0 365
2013 249 67 3 11 4 0 21 0 355
2014 225 74 4 8 2 1 18 0 332
2015 253 74 7 11 1 1 20 0 367
2016 256 68 4 11 0 0 18 0 357
2017 269 62 2 9 1 0 17 0 360
2018 300 59 1 7 2 0 26 0 395
2019 289 59 0 7 1 0 20 0 376
2020 261 67 0 12 2 0 14 0 356
2021 243 58 0 14 1 0 11 0 327
2022 250 58 1 15 1 0 10 0 335
2023 257 56 1 19 0 0 13 0 346

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Middlesex High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 392 31.7 12.3 n/a
1990 385 30.1 12.7 n/a
1991 407 30.8 13.2 n/a
1992 410 31.4 13.0 n/a
1993 420 32.9 12.8 n/a
1994 453 44.7 n/a 16.1
1995 390 n/a 0.0 14.9
1996 390 n/a 0.0 14.9
1997 373 n/a 0.0 12.1
1998 390 n/a 0.0 12.1
1999 373 35.0 10.7 22.5
2000 374 n/a 0.0 15.1
2001 387 34.0 11.4 12.9
2002 411 39.0 10.5 22.1
2003 411 39.0 10.5 22.1
2004 439 35.7 12.3 25.3
2005 433 35.7 12.1 26.8
2006 465 36.0 12.9 29
2007 477 33.5 14.2 24.1
2008 456 33.6 13.6 27.2
2009 451 30.9 14.6 28.2
2010 413 28.6 14.4 35.7
2011 386 28.9 13.3 36.5
2012 365 31.6 11.5 41.6
2013 355 32.1 11.0 43.4
2014 332 30.3 10.9 49.1
2015 367 30.0 12.2 42.8
2016 357 31.0 11.5 48.2
2017 360 30.8 11.6 42.8
2018 395 32.5 12.1 43.8
2019 376 32.3 11.6 40.7
2020 356 33.5 10.6 36.2
2021 327 30.4 10.7 n/a
2022 335 28.7 11.6 38.5
2023 346 30.0 11.5 99.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Middlesex High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 392 31.7 12.3 n/a
1990 385 30.1 12.7 n/a
1991 407 30.8 13.2 n/a
1992 410 31.4 13.0 n/a
1993 420 32.9 12.8 n/a
1994 453 44.7 n/a 16.1
1995 390 n/a 0.0 14.9
1996 390 n/a 0.0 14.9
1997 373 n/a 0.0 12.1
1998 390 n/a 0.0 12.1
1999 373 35.0 10.7 22.5
2000 374 n/a 0.0 15.1
2001 387 34.0 11.4 12.9
2002 411 39.0 10.5 22.1
2003 411 39.0 10.5 22.1
2004 439 35.7 12.3 25.3
2005 433 35.7 12.1 26.8
2006 465 36.0 12.9 29
2007 477 33.5 14.2 24.1
2008 456 33.6 13.6 27.2
2009 451 30.9 14.6 28.2
2010 413 28.6 14.4 35.7
2011 386 28.9 13.3 36.5
2012 365 31.6 11.5 41.6
2013 355 32.1 11.0 43.4
2014 332 30.3 10.9 49.1
2015 367 30.0 12.2 42.8
2016 357 31.0 11.5 48.2
2017 360 30.8 11.6 42.8
2018 395 32.5 12.1 43.8
2019 376 32.3 11.6 40.7
2020 356 33.5 10.6 36.2
2021 327 30.4 10.7 n/a
2022 335 28.7 11.6 38.5
2023 346 30.0 11.5 99.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Middlesex High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $381 (3.0%) $12,398 (97.0%) $12,779
2020 $413 (3.0%) $13,192 (97.0%) $13,606
2021 $483 (3.4%) $13,866 (96.6%) $14,348

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Middlesex High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 179th of 327 High schoolsRanks 104th of 326 High schools
 22.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Writing (Middlesex High)7477
 3%
   End of Course Writing (Middlesex County Public Schools)7477
 3%
   End of Course Writing (Virginia)8174
 7%
End of Course Geometry (Middlesex High)8291
 9%
   End of Course Geometry (Middlesex County Public Schools)9291
 1%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (Middlesex High)8998
 9%
   End of Course Algebra I (Middlesex County Public Schools)9399
 6%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%
End of Course Biology (Middlesex High)7782
 5%
   End of Course Biology (Middlesex County Public Schools)7782
 5%
   End of Course Biology (Virginia)8370
 13%
End of Course English Reading (Middlesex High)8194
 13%
   End of Course English Reading (Middlesex County Public Schools)8194
 13%
   End of Course English Reading (Virginia)8685
 1%
End of Course World History I (Middlesex High)9883
 15%
   End of Course World History I (Middlesex County Public Schools)9883
 15%
   End of Course World History I (Virginia)8066
 14%
End of Course World History II (Middlesex High)7629
 47%
   End of Course World History II (Virginia)8148
 33%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students376346
 8%
African American5956
 5.1%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian01
Hispanic719
 171.4%
Pacific Islander00
White289257
 11.1%
Two or More Races2013
 35%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients40.7%99.4%
 58.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Middlesex High

Middlesex High ranks 47th of 329 Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Middlesex High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Middlesex Elementary
Middle : St. Clare Walker Middle

In the 2022-23 school year, 346 students attended Middlesex High.

Students at Middlesex High are 74% White, 16% African American, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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