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.
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Detail:
Public 9-12
District:
Middlesex County Public Schools
SchoolDigger Rank:
47th of 329 Virginia High Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,348
Feeder schools for Middlesex High:
Student/teacher ratio: 11.5
Number of students: 346
Racial breakdown:
White:
74.3%
African American:
16.2%
Hispanic:
5.5%
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Two or more races:
3.8%
Asian:
0.3%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.4%
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