Best Schools in Martinsville, Virginia
10 schools · 6 Elementary · 2 Middle · 1 High · 1 Other
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Use this page to compare every school in Martinsville by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Martinsville High
High · Martinsville City Public Schools. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Martinsville Middle
Middle · Martinsville City Public Schools. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Albert Harris Elementary
Elementary · Martinsville City Public Schools. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Martinsville for 2026 are Martinsville High (7.7/10), Martinsville Middle (6.1/10), and Albert Harris Elementary (6.1/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 9 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
10
in this city
Avg Score
5.6
out of 10
Median Home
$119,200
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Schools
10
in this city
Avg Score
5.6
out of 10
Median Home
$119,200
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Top-Rated Schools in Martinsville
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (9 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Martinsville High | 7.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Martinsville Middle | 6.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Albert Harris Elementary | 6.1 / 10 |
| 4 | G.w. Carver Elementary | 5.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Meadow View Elementary | 5.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Rich Acres Elementary | 5.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Laurel Park Middle | 5.1 / 10 |
| 8 | Patrick Henry Elementary | 4.9 / 10 |
| 9 | Mount Olivet Elementary | 4.7 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 5.6/10
- Median household income
- $47,059
- Median home value
- $119,200
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19%
- Avg commute
- 23 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 69%
10% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Martinsville compares
Virginia rank
#135 of 182
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-0.7
below Virginia avg (6.2)
Median household income
$47k
54% of Virginia median
Schools in this city
10
About Schools in Martinsville, Virginia
Martinsville's public school system spans 10 ranked schools across all grade levels, giving families options from early learning through high school graduation. The city average sits at 5.9 out of 10, a score that reflects meaningful variation across campuses — parents will find a real spread in quality depending on which school serves their address.
Only 2 of the 10 schools, or 20%, clear the 7-point mark, so standouts are notable. Martinsville High leads the district with a 7.9 rating, the strongest score in the city and the clearest signal of what the system can deliver at its ceiling. Clearview Early Learning Center follows at 7.1, making early childhood one of the stronger entry points for families. Both scores sit well above the city average and reward parents who plan their enrollment decisions early.
The elementary tier lands in the mid-sixes. Albert Harris Elementary scores 6.8 and Rich Acres Elementary scores 6.6 — both performing above the district mean. Martinsville Middle checks in at 6.6 as well, holding pace with the stronger elementary campuses and offering a relatively smooth academic transition into high school. The consistency between the upper elementary and middle grades is a practical positive for families tracking their child's trajectory across multiple school years.
For parents comparing Martinsville against other Virginia cities, the district average of 5.9 sets realistic expectations. The high school's 7.9 is a genuine asset — it anchors the pipeline for students who stay in the district through graduation. Families with children at or near high school age have the most to gain from Martinsville's strongest performer. Those with younger children should look closely at Albert Harris and Rich Acres alongside Clearview, since the elementary years offer the best spread of above-average options in the district. With 10 ranked schools and a clear top performer, Martinsville gives parents enough data to make deliberate choices rather than defaulting to proximity alone.
Elementary Schools
6 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 402 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.1 |
| 2 | 451 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.5 |
| 3 | 647 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.3 |
| 4 | 270 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.2 |
| 5 | 344 students · Kindergarten–5th | 4.9 |
| 6 | 263 students · Pre-K–5th | 4.7 |
Middle Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 389 students · 6th–8th | 6.1 |
| 2 | 743 students · 6th–8th | 5.1 |
High Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 558 students · 9th–12th | 7.7 |
Other Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 114 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | 5.2 |
Schools in Martinsville
Martinsville, Virginia · 10 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$47,059
Median Home Value
$119,200
Median Rent
$770/mo
Population
30,862
College Educated
19%
Homeownership
69%
Avg Commute
23 min
Poverty Rate
17.0%
Community Profile
Martinsville has a median household income of $47,059. It is a community where 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $119,200, with a median rent of $770/month. The area has a poverty rate of 17.0%. The average commute for residents is 23 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Virginia
- Elementary
- 6
- Middle
- 2
- High
- 1
- Other
- 1
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How we rate schools
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Common questions about schools in Martinsville, Virginia
How many schools are in Martinsville, Virginia?
Martinsville has 10 schools, including 10 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Martinsville, Virginia?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Martinsville is 5.6 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Martinsville, Virginia?
The top-ranked school in Martinsville on MySchoolScout is Martinsville High with a composite score of 7.7/10.
What is the best elementary school in Martinsville, Virginia?
The top-ranked elementary school in Martinsville on MySchoolScout is Albert Harris Elementary with a composite score of 6.1/10.
What is the best middle school in Martinsville, Virginia?
The top-ranked middle school in Martinsville on MySchoolScout is Martinsville Middle with a composite score of 6.1/10.
What is the best high school in Martinsville, Virginia?
The top-ranked high school in Martinsville on MySchoolScout is Martinsville High with a composite score of 7.7/10.
How many school districts serve Martinsville, Virginia?
Martinsville is served by 2 school districts: Henry County Public Schools, Martinsville City Public Schools.
What is the education level in Martinsville, Virginia?
According to Census data, 19% of adults in Martinsville have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Martinsville, Virginia?
The median household income in Martinsville is approximately $47,059 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Martinsville, Virginia?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Martinsville is 13.6:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Martinsville, Virginia?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Virginia Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.